Kelly Edwards Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Edwards Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Edwards Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
63%
31%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kelly Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ebinport Elementary School, Macedonia Elementary-middle, Williston-elko High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
311 students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kelly Edwards Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kelly Edwards Elementary School part of?
Kelly Edwards Elementary School is part of Barnwell 48 School District.
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