Clemson Elementary

Summary:

Clemson Elementary is a public elementary school serving 794 students in grades PK-5 in Clemson, South Carolina. It is part of the Pickens 01 school district, which is ranked 16th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clemson Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, strong gifted and talented program, and diverse student population.

Clemson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 59.7% for the Pickens 01 district and 55.7% for the state. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking 5th out of 105 South Carolina elementary schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, Clemson Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.5 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

Clemson Elementary's diverse student population, with 66.88% White, 10.45% African American, 6.68% Hispanic, and 7.93% Asian students, is noteworthy compared to the nearby schools in the Pickens 01 district, which tend to have higher percentages of White students. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 40.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite this, Clemson Elementary consistently outperforms other nearby schools, such as Liberty Elementary and Six Mile Elementary, in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 581 Berkeley Drive
       Clemson, SC  29631


(864) 397-1500

District: Pickens 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,273 Help


Students who attend Clemson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R. C. Edwards Middle
High:    D. W. Daniel High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  766

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
African American:
11.0%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Compare Details Clemson Elementary ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Clemson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pickens 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), African American (11%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pickens 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clemson Elementary is 14.7. 7 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clemson Elementary is $10,273. 7 elementary schools in the Pickens 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clemson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clemson Elementary 33rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Clemson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pickens 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens 01 16th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clemson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.08 20th 542 96.3%
2004 87.29 39th 550 92.9%
2005 87.79 26th 557 95.3%
2006 88.47 25th 559 95.5%
2007 88.59 23rd 566 95.9%
2008 83.25 53rd 577 90.8%
2009 85.54 45th 580 92.2%
2010 82.65 74th 589 87.4%
2011 85.93 40th 597 93.3%
2012 87.60 29th 594 95.1%
2013 85.88 45th 599 92.5%
2014 83.52 61st 630 90.3%
2015 85.34 58th 638 90.9%
2016 88.22 47th 619 92.4%
2017 91.04 37th 639 94.2%
2018 95.92 12th 624 98.1%
2019 94.80 17th 643 97.4%
2021 97.05 12th 622 98.1%
2022 96.02 15th 625 97.6%
2023 91.74 41st 644 93.6%
2024 92.68 33rd 638 94.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.79 5th 104 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.18 23rd 588 96.1%
2019 86.64 43rd 600 92.8%
2021 81.84 82nd 580 85.9%
2022 80.26 92nd 600 84.7%
2023 71.60 145th 608 76.2%
2024 80.53 83rd 599 86.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.30 25th 570 95.6%
2019 91.14 32nd 588 94.6%
2021 95.92 15th 554 97.3%
2022 95.33 17th 573 97.0%
2023 92.75 28th 580 95.2%
2024 89.51 44th 565 92.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.96 32nd 147 78.2%
2022 69.96 30th 109 72.5%
2023 74.00 5th 105 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.55 7th 571 98.8%
2019 95.18 13th 590 97.8%
2021 96.89 7th 561 98.8%
2022 95.10 20th 579 96.5%
2023 87.48 59th 582 89.9%
2024 92.35 34th 568 94.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Clemson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.72 23rd 457 95.0%
2019 90.07 26th 472 94.5%
2021 93.59 17th 439 96.1%
2022 90.69 27th 455 94.1%
2023 79.42 82nd 463 82.3%
2024 83.56 51st 441 88.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Clemson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Open Quote Clemson Elementary provides excellent teachers, field trips, and great learning tips. I recommend this school highly to parents looking for a great school to send their child to. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clemson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 451 160 19 3 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 464 147 15 0 5 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 461 148 30 3 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1991 469 130 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1992 440 145 44 2 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 430 139 40 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 451 130 51 0 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 429 142 52 10 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 429 142 52 10 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 435 133 55 11 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 359 112 58 13 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 370 112 55 11 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 366 150 44 15 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 391 127 33 22 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 445 129 38 14 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2003 445 129 38 14 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2004 449 129 39 5 0 n/a n/a 1 623
2005 459 110 42 9 1 n/a n/a 3 624
2006 482 122 58 10 1 n/a n/a 5 678
2007 498 127 60 10 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2008 510 132 61 11 5 n/a n/a 1 720
2009 530 126 79 17 4 n/a n/a 4 760
2010 548 119 84 16 3 n/a n/a 5 775
2011 567 88 68 12 0 1 34 0 770
2012 591 85 61 16 0 0 33 0 786
2013 609 84 60 20 0 0 35 0 808
2014 633 103 63 24 1 0 35 0 859
2015 623 118 88 19 1 0 33 0 882
2016 610 108 84 15 1 0 36 0 854
2017 612 101 91 18 2 0 43 0 867
2018 613 97 91 23 1 0 44 0 869
2019 593 96 87 26 2 0 59 0 863
2020 566 90 77 38 2 0 53 0 826
2021 505 70 70 37 1 0 43 0 726
2022 524 82 69 42 1 0 53 0 771
2023 531 83 63 53 0 0 64 0 794
2024 516 84 70 40 0 0 56 0 766

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clemson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 31.8 19.9 n/a
1989 631 33.2 19.0 n/a
1990 643 32.7 19.6 n/a
1991 635 32.3 19.6 16.9
1992 631 31.3 20.1 18.2
1993 610 32.0 19.1 18
1994 632 33.5 18.9 17.9
1995 633 34.6 18.3 20.5
1996 633 34.6 18.3 20.5
1997 634 38.3 16.6 21.9
1998 542 36.0 15.1 23.6
1999 548 38.0 14.4 25.9
2000 575 40.0 14.4 23.7
2001 573 38.5 14.9 22.2
2002 626 40.6 15.4 24.9
2003 626 40.6 15.4 24.9
2004 623 40.5 15.4 24.6
2005 624 39.7 15.7 22.5
2006 678 42.0 16.1 25.9
2007 697 62.6 11.1 25
2008 720 47.8 15.1 23.2
2009 760 49.8 15.3 23.3
2010 775 46.4 16.7 23.9
2011 770 47.1 16.3 22.1
2012 786 46.6 16.8 26
2013 808 50.4 16.0 24.1
2014 859 47.4 18.1 23.5
2015 882 48.0 18.3 23.8
2016 854 51.0 16.7 25.9
2017 867 52.1 16.6 24.3
2018 869 53.9 16.1 21.5
2019 863 51.1 16.8 23.4
2020 826 51.8 15.9 22.5
2021 726 51.1 14.2 27.1
2022 771 50.1 15.3 21.8
2023 794 51.1 15.5 40.1
2024 766 51.9 14.7 37.5

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 Clemson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 31.8 19.9 n/a
1989 631 33.2 19.0 n/a
1990 643 32.7 19.6 n/a
1991 635 32.3 19.6 16.9
1992 631 31.3 20.1 18.2
1993 610 32.0 19.1 18
1994 632 33.5 18.9 17.9
1995 633 34.6 18.3 20.5
1996 633 34.6 18.3 20.5
1997 634 38.3 16.6 21.9
1998 542 36.0 15.1 23.6
1999 548 38.0 14.4 25.9
2000 575 40.0 14.4 23.7
2001 573 38.5 14.9 22.2
2002 626 40.6 15.4 24.9
2003 626 40.6 15.4 24.9
2004 623 40.5 15.4 24.6
2005 624 39.7 15.7 22.5
2006 678 42.0 16.1 25.9
2007 697 62.6 11.1 25
2008 720 47.8 15.1 23.2
2009 760 49.8 15.3 23.3
2010 775 46.4 16.7 23.9
2011 770 47.1 16.3 22.1
2012 786 46.6 16.8 26
2013 808 50.4 16.0 24.1
2014 859 47.4 18.1 23.5
2015 882 48.0 18.3 23.8
2016 854 51.0 16.7 25.9
2017 867 52.1 16.6 24.3
2018 869 53.9 16.1 21.5
2019 863 51.1 16.8 23.4
2020 826 51.8 15.9 22.5
2021 726 51.1 14.2 27.1
2022 771 50.1 15.3 21.8
2023 794 51.1 15.5 40.1
2024 766 51.9 14.7 37.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clemson Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (5.8%) $251 (3.2%) $714 (9.0%) $6,458 (81.5%) $751 (9.5%) $7,208 (91.0%) $7,923
2020 $509 (6.2%) $230 (2.8%) $739 (8.9%) $6,663 (80.7%) $859 (10.4%) $7,522 (91.1%) $8,261
2021 $525 (5.8%) $220 (2.4%) $746 (8.2%) $7,601 (83.6%) $742 (8.2%) $8,344 (91.8%) $9,089
2022 $760 (7.3%) $506 (4.8%) $1,266 (12.1%) $8,219 (78.6%) $974 (9.3%) $9,193 (87.9%) $10,459
2023 $895 (8.7%) $518 (5.0%) $1,413 (13.8%) $7,990 (77.8%) $869 (8.5%) $8,860 (86.2%) $10,273

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clemson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 644 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clemson Elementary)73.671.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)57.357.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clemson Elementary)82.975
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)66.259.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Clemson Elementary)81.775
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pickens 01)6155.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clemson Elementary)78.673.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)59.863.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clemson Elementary)83.272.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)62.151.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clemson Elementary)69.682.9
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens 01)47.559.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clemson Elementary)77.778.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pickens 01)56.151.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students863794
 8%
African American9683
 13.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian8763
 27.6%
Hispanic2653
 103.8%
Pacific Islander00
White593531
 10.5%
Two or More Races5964
 8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%40.1%
 16.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clemson Elementary

Yes. Clemson Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 766 students attended Clemson Elementary.

Students at Clemson Elementary are 67% White, 11% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Clemson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R. C. Edwards Middle
High : D. W. Daniel High


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