Pelzer Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
96%
46%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pelzer Elementary School?
140 students attend Pelzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pelzer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelzer Elementary School?
Pelzer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelzer Elementary School offer ?
Pelzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pelzer Elementary School part of?
Pelzer Elementary School is part of Anderson 01 School District.
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