Petersburg Primary serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersburg Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petersburg Primary's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petersburg Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
41%
31%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Petersburg Primary?
423 students attend Petersburg Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Petersburg Primary students are Black, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg Primary?
Petersburg Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg Primary offer ?
Petersburg Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Petersburg Primary part of?
Petersburg Primary is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.
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