Walker-gamble Elementary School

Walker-gamble Elementary School serves 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 69% (Top 20% in SC)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Walker-gamble Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Walker-gamble Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Walker-gamble Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
69%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
23%
31%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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 Walker-gamble Elementary School?
540 students attend Walker-gamble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Walker-gamble Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walker-gamble Elementary School?
Walker-gamble Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walker-gamble Elementary School offer ?
Walker-gamble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walker-gamble Elementary School part of?
Walker-gamble Elementary School is part of Clarendon 06 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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