W.m. Anderson Primary

500 Lexington Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

W.m. Anderson Primary's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of W.m. Anderson Primary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
(09-10)
90-94%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
12%
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Black
92%
32%
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White
4%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend W.m. Anderson Primary?
425 students attend W.m. Anderson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of W.m. Anderson Primary students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.m. Anderson Primary?
W.m. Anderson Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.m. Anderson Primary offer ?
W.m. Anderson Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W.m. Anderson Primary part of?
W.m. Anderson Primary is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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