Kelly Edwards Elementary

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Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks 311 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kelly Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in Williston, South Carolina, serving 310 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Barnwell 48 school district, which is ranked 61 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Kelly Edwards Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong for its African American students, who ranked 22 out of 394 South Carolina elementary schools in 2022-2023 with a 5-star rating. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade students outperformed the Barnwell 48 district and the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (66.45% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Kelly Edwards Elementary's low-income students have performed well, ranking 225 out of 599 South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Kelly Edwards Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (65.81%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (11.9). The school generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Chukker Creek Elementary, East Aiken School of the Arts, and Cyril B. Busbee Elementary, in academic measures like proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These differences suggest that Kelly Edwards Elementary may have unique strategies or resources in place that are contributing to its relatively strong academic performance, particularly for its African American and low-income student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853

(803) 266-3737

District: Barnwell 48

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.8%

White:

23.9%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.46. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kelly Edwards Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelly Edwards Elementary 311^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Kelly Edwards Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Barnwell 48:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell 48 61^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kelly Edwards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.00	270^th	644	58.1%
2024	50.46	311^th	638	51.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelly Edwards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.40	155^th	608	74.5%
2024	61.15	225^th	599	62.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Kelly Edwards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.25	234^th	580	59.7%
2024	53.76	263^rd	565	53.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kelly Edwards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.15	302^nd	582	48.1%
2024	43.68	322^nd	568	43.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Kelly Edwards Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.66	22^nd	394	94.4%
2024	78.15	51^st	369	86.2%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kelly Edwards Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	74	204	0	8	1	0	23	0	310

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelly Edwards Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	310	26.0	11.9	66.5

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 Kelly Edwards Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	310	26.0	11.9	66.5

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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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
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	310	26	11.9	66.5%	74 (23.9%)	204 (65.8%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	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
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	343	26	13.1	72.9%	49 (14.3%)	264 (77.0%)	13 (3.8%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	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
Barnwell Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	9286 Marlboro Avenue	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 541-1320	661	51	12.9	100.0%	325 (49.2%)	300 (45.4%)	14 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)								(n/a)	45.7						39.6						$13,734	$2,806	$1,497	$4,303	$7,892	$1,540	$9,431
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3773 Charleston Highway	Aiken	29801	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 641-2560	431	33	13.0	100.0%	180 (41.8%)	74 (17.2%)	142 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	31.4	437^th of 638 public elementary schools	31.5%		42.9	361^st of 644 public elementary schools	43.9%	76	36.5	58.4	37.5				27.1	61.5	25.0				$13,244	$1,794	$735	$2,528	$9,746	$970	$10,716
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4441	208	13	15.4	100.0%	40 (19.2%)	145 (69.7%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (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
Greendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 South Boundary Avenue	New Ellenton	29809	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 652-8170	303	29	10.4	100.0%	114 (37.6%)	115 (38.0%)	51 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.6%)	27.1	464^th of 638 public elementary schools	27.3%		41.6	371^st of 644 public elementary schools	42.4%	93	44.5	50.0	44.5				37.8	34.7	17.7				$11,873	$1,382	$746	$2,128	$8,977	$768	$9,745
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	268	20	13.4	42.2%	7 (2.6%)	255 (95.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	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
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 A.L. Corbett Circle	Wagener	29164	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 564-1000	472	36	13.2	100.0%	224 (47.5%)	197 (41.7%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	19.8	525^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.7%		21.3	521^st of 644 public elementary schools	19.1%	4	27.5	43.7	35.5				48.6	26.7	19.3
Carolus Online Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1812 Barnwell Street	Columbia	29201	Richland County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(866) 968-7512																			(n/a)	24.4	30.7	38.8	29.9	29.6	27.3	4.9	10.7	16.1	9.4	8.0	6.0
Chukker Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1830 Chukker Creek Road	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 641-2474	664	47	14.1	30.1%	325 (48.9%)	223 (33.6%)	44 (6.6%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.1%)	65.8	211^th of 638 public elementary schools	66.9%		69.9	189^th of 644 public elementary schools	70.7%	22	56.4	66.7	68.3				45.9	59.0	53.0				$10,551	$1,242	$501	$1,743	$7,918	$890	$8,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly Edwards Elementary

Is Kelly Edwards Elementary a good school?

Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks 311^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kelly Edwards Elementary?

Students at Kelly Edwards Elementary are 66% African American, 24% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Kelly Edwards Elementary in?

Barnwell 48

How many students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Kelly Edwards Elementary.

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