Serving 362 students in grades 3-5, Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenneth Gardner Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Kingstree, SC, covering approximately 937 square miles. Families typically find that the drive to the school takes between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 19.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 30.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
87%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy's ranking?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is ranked #961 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy?
362 students attend Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy offer ?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy part of?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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