Pelzer Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Pelzer Elementary School served 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 140 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
Black | 3% | 34% |
White | 96% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Anderson 01 School District |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pelzer Elementary School is Palmetto High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Palmetto Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Pelzer Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pelzer West Pelzer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
1.2 miles
10 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424 1.2 PK-5 455 - Williamston Palmetto Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
1.4 miles
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442 1.4 PK-5 598 - Williamston Palmetto High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
1.4 miles
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311 1.4 9-12 1,009 - Williamston Palmetto Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 781 students
1.4 miles
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333 1.4 6-8 781 - Williamston Career And Technology Center Of Anderson 1 & 2 Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
3.2 miles
702 Belton Highway
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4121 3.2 9-12 n/a
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