Kelly Edwards Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Edwards Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Edwards Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
64%
31%
White
23%
46%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
296 students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kelly Edwards Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 School District.
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