Barnwell Primary

Public PK, KG-3

9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812

(803) 541-1320

District: Barnwell 45

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,734

Students who attend Barnwell Primary usually attend:

Middle:	Barnwell Elementary
	Guinyard-Butler Middle
High:	Barnwell High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 651

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

African American:

44.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnwell Primary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), African American (44.7%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnwell Primary is 12.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnwell Primary is $13,734.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Barnwell Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Barnwell 45:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell 45 56^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnwell Primary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	32.29	401^st	542	26.0%
2004	29.74	425^th	550	22.7%
2005	49.77	316^th	557	43.3%
2006	34.88	409^th	559	26.8%
2007	31.00	445^th	566	21.4%
2008	19.67	512^th	577	11.3%
2009	6.14	565^th	580	2.6%
2010	39.01	398^th	589	32.4%
2011	20.14	526^th	597	11.9%
2012	11.26	554^th	594	6.7%
2013	16.23	545^th	599	9.0%
2014	36.84	439^th	630	30.3%
2015	61.63	208^th	638	67.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barnwell Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	613	506	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1120
1989	639	510	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1151
1990	632	497	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1991	702	534	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1240
1992	699	559	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1265
1993	701	514	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1227
1994	728	487	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1231
1995	786	503	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1307
1996	786	503	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1307
1997	779	525	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1323
1998	776	521	7	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1999	792	514	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1331
2000	767	600	5	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2001	745	590	8	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	1369
2002	681	593	7	21	8	n/a	n/a	2	1312
2003	681	593	7	21	8	n/a	n/a	2	1312
2004	668	593	12	20	4	n/a	n/a	6	1303
2005	455	415	6	12	7	n/a	n/a	5	900
2006	417	428	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	6	871
2007	425	459	7	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	903
2008	398	445	7	9	7	n/a	n/a	9	875
2009	396	456	7	13	6	n/a	n/a	5	883
2010	364	434	7	21	8	n/a	n/a	10	844
2011	341	381	5	25	4	0	35	0	791
2012	316	369	6	28	3	0	33	0	755
2013	330	384	6	37	1	2	34	0	794
2014	347	406	7	37	1	2	25	0	825
2015	326	382	9	36	1	3	28	0	785
2016	308	370	7	33	1	2	32	0	753
2017	310	373	8	37	1	1	27	0	757
2018	316	344	8	31	0	1	37	0	737
2019	314	343	8	24	0	0	49	0	738
2020	324	332	10	34	2	0	45	0	747
2021	308	317	10	25	0	0	37	0	697
2022	296	311	7	18	0	0	24	0	656
2023	325	300	5	14	0	0	17	0	661
2024	330	291	6	14	0	0	10	0	651

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barnwell Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1120	61.3	18.2	n/a
1989	1151	61.2	18.8	n/a
1990	1132	60.5	18.7	n/a
1991	1240	65.6	18.9	43.7
1992	1265	65.9	19.1	46.6
1993	1227	69.1	17.8	48.9
1994	1231	73.0	16.9	50.2
1995	1307	78.0	16.8	49.8
1996	1307	78.0	16.8	49.8
1997	1323	82.5	16.0	46
1998	1324	82.0	16.1	49.8
1999	1331	85.0	15.7	55.6
2000	1394	89.0	15.7	56.9
2001	1369	88.0	15.6	57.8
2002	1312	88.0	14.9	62.5
2003	1312	88.0	14.9	62.5
2004	1303	85.0	15.3	64.7
2005	900	59.0	15.3	64.6
2006	871	61.7	14.1	66.4
2007	903	99.0	9.1	68.2
2008	875	58.0	15.1	69.3
2009	883	61.0	14.5	72.4
2010	844	54.5	15.4	75.9
2011	791	57.7	13.7	77.9
2012	755	51.0	14.8	72.6
2013	794	52.0	15.2	81.6
2014	825	49.0	16.8	76.2
2015	785	48.0	16.3	70.4
2016	753	47.0	16.0	56.8
2017	757	47.0	16.1	100
2018	737	51.8	14.2	100
2019	738	52.0	14.1	100
2020	747	52.0	14.3	100
2021	697	52.0	13.4	100
2022	656	53.0	12.3	100
2023	661	51.0	12.9	100
2024	651	51.0	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barnwell Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1120	61.3	18.2	n/a
1989	1151	61.2	18.8	n/a
1990	1132	60.5	18.7	n/a
1991	1240	65.6	18.9	43.7
1992	1265	65.9	19.1	46.6
1993	1227	69.1	17.8	48.9
1994	1231	73.0	16.9	50.2
1995	1307	78.0	16.8	49.8
1996	1307	78.0	16.8	49.8
1997	1323	82.5	16.0	46
1998	1324	82.0	16.1	49.8
1999	1331	85.0	15.7	55.6
2000	1394	89.0	15.7	56.9
2001	1369	88.0	15.6	57.8
2002	1312	88.0	14.9	62.5
2003	1312	88.0	14.9	62.5
2004	1303	85.0	15.3	64.7
2005	900	59.0	15.3	64.6
2006	871	61.7	14.1	66.4
2007	903	99.0	9.1	68.2
2008	875	58.0	15.1	69.3
2009	883	61.0	14.5	72.4
2010	844	54.5	15.4	75.9
2011	791	57.7	13.7	77.9
2012	755	51.0	14.8	72.6
2013	794	52.0	15.2	81.6
2014	825	49.0	16.8	76.2
2015	785	48.0	16.3	70.4
2016	753	47.0	16.0	56.8
2017	757	47.0	16.1	100
2018	737	51.8	14.2	100
2019	738	52.0	14.1	100
2020	747	52.0	14.3	100
2021	697	52.0	13.4	100
2022	656	53.0	12.3	100
2023	661	51.0	12.9	100
2024	651	51.0	12.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnwell Primary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,010 (17.9%)	$721 (6.4%)	$2,731 (24.4%)	$6,838 (61.0%)	$1,643 (14.7%)	$8,481 (75.6%)	$11,212
2020	$1,677 (24.4%)	$603 (8.8%)	$2,280 (33.2%)	$4,455 (64.8%)	$140 (2.0%)	$4,595 (66.8%)	$6,876
2021	$1,706 (20.4%)	$384 (4.6%)	$2,090 (24.9%)	$6,112 (73.0%)	$176 (2.1%)	$6,288 (75.1%)	$8,377
2022	$1,969 (16.8%)	$935 (8.0%)	$2,904 (24.7%)	$7,605 (64.8%)	$1,225 (10.4%)	$8,830 (75.3%)	$11,734
2023	$2,806 (20.4%)	$1,497 (10.9%)	$4,303 (31.3%)	$7,892 (57.5%)	$1,540 (11.2%)	$9,431 (68.7%)	$13,734

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnwell Primary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Primary)	35.5	43.2	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell 45)	35.5	43.2	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Primary)	52.9	41.1	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnwell 45)	52.9	41.1	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	738	661	10.4%
African American	343	300	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	24	14	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	314	325	3.5%
Two or More Races	49	17	65.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Barnwell Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Barnwell Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	9286 Marlboro Avenue	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 541-1320	651	51	12.7	100.0%	330 (50.7%)	291 (44.7%)	14 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)								(n/a)	45.7						39.6						$13,734	$2,806	$1,497	$4,303	$7,892	$1,540	$9,431
Macedonia Elementary-Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	556 Jones Bridge Road	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 284-5800	356	24	14.8	100.0%	50 (14.0%)	261 (73.3%)	23 (6.5%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	12	577^th of 638 public elementary schools	9.6%		15.6	558^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.4%	19	37.9	19.4	30.4	20.9	25.8	25.0	37.9	5.6	23.9	21.0	12.9	0.0
Kelly Edwards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1071 Elko Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3737	311	24	12.9	100.0%	75 (24.1%)	197 (63.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	50.5	311^th of 638 public elementary schools	51.3%		57	270^th of 644 public elementary schools	58.1%	41	54.9	44.9	49.0				64.0	51.8	41.2
Denmark-Olar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1437 Church St	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3112	248	20	12.4	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	233 (94.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	22.1	504^th of 638 public elementary schools	21.0%		8.5	618^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.0%	114	27.6	45.1	37.3				34.5	45.1	11.7
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3476	440	36	12.2	100.0%	23 (5.2%)	391 (88.9%)	13 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	26.9	465^th of 638 public elementary schools	27.1%		19.7	533^rd of 644 public elementary schools	17.2%	68	36.0	44.9	36.9				52.0	36.2	29.2				$17,810	$2,367	$1,932	$4,299	$10,324	$3,187	$13,511
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4441	188	13	14.0	100.0%	31 (16.5%)	137 (72.9%)	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	3.7	637^th of 638 public elementary schools	0.2%		14.5	565^th of 644 public elementary schools	12.3%	72	20.0		10.0				20.0		13.3				$15,988	$1,169	$503	$1,672	$12,682	$1,634	$14,316
Richard Carroll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1980 Main Highway	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3043	647	46	14.0	100.0%	283 (43.7%)	300 (46.4%)	17 (2.6%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	30.9	438^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.3%		29.9	447^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.6%	9	40.3	42.3	40.5	46.7			44.2	33.0	33.3	34.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnwell Primary

What district is Barnwell Primary in?

Barnwell 45

What schools do graduates of Barnwell Primary attend?

Students who attend Barnwell Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barnwell Elementary
Middle : Guinyard-Butler Middle
High : Barnwell High

What is the racial makeup of Barnwell Primary?

Students at Barnwell Primary are 51% White, 45% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Barnwell Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 651 students attended Barnwell Primary.

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