Enrollment
296
Elementary
DISTRICT 442 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARNWELL·NCES 450108000128
Kelly Edwards Elementary
1071 Elko Street, Williston, SC 29853 · (803) 266-3737 · Barnwell County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 19 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 37 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 40 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 54 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 61 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (37) is 39% smaller than its 5th grade class (61).
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Kelly Edwards Elementary→Williston-Elko Middle
Based on grade levels within Barnwell. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #599 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #238 of 656 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #418 of 656 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Kelly Edwards Elementary
Located in Williston, South Carolina, Kelly Edwards Elementary is a small elementary school. The grade span is pre-K through 5, and enrollment is 296 students. An average school in this group (elementary schools in South Carolina) has about 526 students.
The district for Kelly Edwards Elementary is Barnwell, with 9 schools and 3,123 students.
At Kelly Edwards Elementary, Black students make up 64% of the student body. It is also 23% White, 8% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Barnwell County is roughly 43% Black. Kelly Edwards Elementary's diversity index is 53%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 23 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.9:1. That matches the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina fairly closely.
Barnwell County census figures show that the median household income is $46,626, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 16 public schools in Barnwell County, enrolling about 4,300 students in all.
The closest public school to Kelly Edwards Elementary is Kelly Edwards Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Kelly Edwards Elementary. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Barnwell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,521
Census ACS
Median income
$46,626
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Barnwell
- Barnwell PrimaryElementary · 680 students
- Barnwell HighHigh · 557 students
- Barnwell ElementaryMiddle · 425 students
- Macedonia Elementary-MiddleElementary · 349 students
- Guinyard-Butler MiddleMiddle · 335 students
- Williston-Elko HighHigh · 192 students
Other schools in Williston
- Kelly Edwards ElementaryElementary · 311 students
- Williston-Elko HighHigh · 198 students
- Williston-Elko HighHigh · 192 students
- Williston-Elko MiddleMiddle · 158 students
- Williston-Elko MiddleMiddle · 149 students
Other Kelly Edwards Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Kelly Edwards Elementary. Kelly Edwards Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Kelly Edwards ElementaryWilliston, SC · 311 students
Nearby schools
- Kelly Edwards Elementary0.0 mi · 311
- Williston-Elko High0.4 mi · 192
- Williston-Elko High0.4 mi · 198
- Williston-Elko Middle0.5 mi · 158
- Williston-Elko Middle0.5 mi · 149
- Macedonia Elementary-Middle8.3 mi · 349
Frequently asked questions
About Kelly Edwards ElementaryHow large is Kelly Edwards Elementary?
Kelly Edwards Elementary enrolls approximately 296 students in grades PK-05.
Is Kelly Edwards Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kelly Edwards Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Kelly Edwards Elementary have?
Kelly Edwards Elementary employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Kelly Edwards Elementary?
Student demographics at Kelly Edwards Elementary are roughly 23% White, 5% Hispanic, 64% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Kelly Edwards Elementary in?
Kelly Edwards Elementary is part of Barnwell.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.