Walker-Gamble Elementary

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Walker-Gamble Elementary ranks 108 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walker-Gamble Elementary is a public elementary school serving 553 students in grades PK-5 in New Zion, South Carolina, which is part of the Clarendon 06 school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in South Carolina.

Walker-Gamble Elementary's academic excellence is evident across different student subgroups, with strong performance for both male and female students, as well as for White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years places it well above the district's 2-star rating. Notably, Walker-Gamble has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 0.54%, in contrast to many nearby schools that have 100% of their students qualifying for this assistance. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Given Walker-Gamble Elementary's consistent academic excellence and equitable performance across student groups, the school may have access to more resources, such as funding, experienced teachers, and effective instructional programs, compared to the lower-performing nearby schools like W.M. Anderson Primary, Lemira Elementary, and Greeleyville Primary. There may be opportunities for Walker-Gamble to share its best practices and collaborate with these schools to help improve their academic outcomes within the Clarendon 06 district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2358 Walker-Gamble Road
New Zion, SC 29111

(843) 659-2102

District: Clarendon 06

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 540

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

African American:

23.0%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walker-Gamble Elementary ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.33. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), African American (23%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clarendon 06 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker-Gamble Elementary is 15.6. 2 elementary schools in the Clarendon 06 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walker-Gamble Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walker-Gamble Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker-Gamble Elementary 108^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Walker-Gamble Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Clarendon 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarendon 06 45^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walker-Gamble Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walker-Gamble Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.67	96^th	644	85.1%
2024	81.33	108^th	638	83.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walker-Gamble Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.84	83^rd	608	86.3%
2024	85.68	56^th	599	90.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Walker-Gamble Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.98	156^th	580	73.1%
2024	75.88	125^th	565	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Walker-Gamble Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.69	53^rd	582	90.9%
2024	81.20	102^nd	568	82.0%

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Rank History for White students at Walker-Gamble Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.35	106^th	463	77.1%
2024	70.61	126^th	441	71.4%

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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 Walker-Gamble Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	382	136	2	28	3	1	1	553
2024	384	124	1	28	2	0	1	540

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

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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 Walker-Gamble 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	553	38.0	14.5	0.5
2024	540	34.5	15.6	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 Walker-Gamble 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	553	38.0	14.5	0.5
2024	540	34.5	15.6	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.

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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
Walker-Gamble Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2358 Walker-Gamble Road	New Zion	29111	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 659-2102	540	35	15.6	100.0%	384 (71.1%)	124 (23.0%)	28 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	81.3	108^th of 638 public elementary schools	83.1%		83.7	96^th of 644 public elementary schools	85.1%	12	55.8	80.6	61.4				75.6	76.7	62.6
Olanta Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	312 North Jones Road	Olanta	29114	Florence County	Florence 03	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 396-4457	199	21	9.4	100.0%	73 (36.7%)	109 (54.8%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	25.5	480^th of 638 public elementary schools	24.8%		21.3	523^rd of 644 public elementary schools	18.8%	43	33.4	36.3	38.7	50.0			33.3	31.8	38.7	23.0			$16,510	$3,675	$3,357	$7,032	$7,824	$1,654	$9,478
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	345 Eastern School Road	Sumter	29153	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 495-3247	379	33	11.4	100.0%	35 (9.2%)	324 (85.5%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	9.6	607^th of 638 public elementary schools	4.9%		4.4	640^th of 644 public elementary schools	0.6%	33	22.3	13.6	28.6	33.4	19.2	34.2	44.5	14.0	11.2	9.3	2.1	5.3	$13,834	$1,956	$979	$2,935	$9,727	$1,172	$10,899
Manning Primary	Public	3	125 North Boundary Street	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-2268	152	11	14.0	100.0%	28 (18.4%)	104 (68.4%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.6%)								(n/a)	35.0						53.1
Manning Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-3	2759 Raccoon Road	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 473-4744	637	39	16.4	100.0%	152 (23.9%)	410 (64.4%)	35 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy	Public	3-5	1503 Woodland Drive	Kingstree	29556	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 355-7233	368	24	15.3	100.0%	25 (6.8%)	320 (87.0%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	23.1	493^rd of 638 public elementary schools	22.7%		13.7	572^nd of 644 public elementary schools	11.2%	79	33.4	39.8	43.5				31.7	22.1	45.2				$11,773	$1,825	$2,756	$4,581	$5,242	$1,950	$7,191
C. E. Murray Elementary	Public	4-5	222 C.E. Murray Boulevard	Greeleyville	29056	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 426-2121	78	10	8.2	100.0%	8 (10.3%)	69 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18.6	535^th of 638 public elementary schools	16.1%		21.3	522^nd of 644 public elementary schools	18.9%	13		42.4	35.0					36.4	20.0
W.M. Anderson Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	500 Lexington Avenue	Kingstree	29556	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 355-5493	399	29	13.7	100.0%	19 (4.8%)	360 (90.2%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)													$12,940	$1,886	$2,780	$4,666	$6,419	$1,855	$8,274
Lemira Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	952 Fulton Street	Sumter	29153	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 775-0658	369	25	14.7	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	311 (84.3%)	32 (8.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	10.2	598^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.3%		9.5	610^th of 644 public elementary schools	5.3%	12	26.7	27.6	36.5				31.7	17.3	19.1				$13,366	$2,386	$1,164	$3,549	$8,891	$926	$9,817
Greeleyville Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	7 Varner Avenue	Greeleyville	29056	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 426-2116	191	13	14.6	100.0%	15 (7.9%)	174 (91.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	56.7						72.9						$12,970	$1,964	$2,897	$4,861	$6,221	$1,889	$8,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker-Gamble Elementary

Is Walker-Gamble Elementary a good school?

Walker-Gamble Elementary ranks 108^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Walker-Gamble Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Walker-Gamble Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Walker-Gamble Elementary?

Students at Walker-Gamble Elementary are 71% White, 23% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Walker-Gamble Elementary in?

Clarendon 06

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