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Marshall Primary

218 Bannister Street, Belton, SC 29627 · (864) 338-7611 · Anderson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL459 STUDENTS
Enrollment
459
Elementary
DISTRICT 401 · STATE 526
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
71
Kindergarten
138
Grade 1
127
Grade 2
123
Student demographics
White
28963%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
5211%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 14%
Black
6614%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 31%
Two+
5011%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23651%
Female
22349%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
459
-71 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 16.3:1
% White
63%
was 68%
% Hispanic
11%
was 4%
% Black
14%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Marshall Primary

Marshall Primary operates as a mid-tier primary school in Belton, South Carolina, operated by Anderson 02. Current enrollment sits at 459 students spanning grades pre-K through 2.

Anderson 02 comprises 7 schools with combined enrollment of 3,404 students; Marshall Primary is among them.

In terms of who attends, Marshall Primary records that the largest single group is White, at 63% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 14% Black, 11% Hispanic, 11% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Marshall Primary has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.3:1 average.

In the broader community, census data for Anderson County shows the typical household earns roughly $66,651 per year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Anderson County's 57 public schools (combined enrollment of about 34,806 students), Marshall Primary is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Belton Elementary, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 13%: 530 students in 2018 compared to 459 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 4% to 11% across the same window.

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Anderson County at a glance

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Population
210,478
Census ACS
Median income
$66,651
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
34,806 students

Quick facts

School name
Marshall Primary
District
Anderson 02
Address
218 Bannister Street, Belton, SC 29627
Phone
(864) 338-7611
County
Anderson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
459
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
450081000079
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Anderson 02
Other schools in Belton
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Marshall Primary
How many students attend Marshall Primary?
Marshall Primary enrolls approximately 459 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Marshall Primary serve?
Marshall Primary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marshall Primary is approximately 15.8:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Marshall Primary?
At Marshall Primary, the student body is approximately 63% White, 11% Hispanic, 14% Black, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Marshall Primary?
Marshall Primary is overseen by Anderson 02 in Anderson County.
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