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What's one thing Marshall Primary gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
459
Elementary
DISTRICT 401 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANDERSON 02·NCES 450081000079
Marshall Primary
218 Bannister Street, Belton, SC 29627 · (864) 338-7611 · Anderson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL459 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
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 71 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 127 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 123 | 27% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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
Marshall Primary→Belton Elementary
Based on grade levels within Anderson 02. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Marshall Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Anderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 459 | #404 of 709 | #18 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #569 of 656 | #27 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.8% | #375 of 656 | #11 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.4% | #199 of 395 | #8 of 19 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
459
+38 (+9%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 573
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 459 | 29 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 432 | 31 | 13.9:1 | 100% (432) |
| 2022-23 | 452 | 30 | 15.1:1 | 100% (452) |
| 2020-21 | 421 | 29 | 14.5:1 | 74% (311) |
| 2017-18 | 530 | 32.5 | 16.3:1 | 100% (530) |
| 2015-16 | 580 | 34 | 17.1:1 | 67% (388) |
| 2010-11 | 514 | 28 | 18.4:1 | 54% (279) |
| 2000-01 | 682 | 40 | 17.1:1 | 43% (292) |
| 1990-91 | 573 | 29 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marshall Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (530 to 459); teachers down 11% (32.5 to 29).
About Marshall Primary
Marshall Primary is a public medium-sized elementary school in Belton, South Carolina. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 459 students in pre-K through 2.
The 7 schools of Anderson 02, including Marshall Primary, enroll 3,404 students.
White students account for 63% of enrollment at Marshall Primary. Other groups include 14% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 11% multiracial. The county population is about 77% White. By the diversity index, Marshall Primary comes in at 56%.
Its teaching staff equals 29 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.8:1. For comparison, elementary schools in South Carolina average 13.3:1.
Within Anderson County, median household income is about $66,651, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Anderson County number 57 and enroll about 34,806.
Nearby, Belton Elementary is about 0.7 miles away. Marshall Primary is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within five miles.
The school is in a town close to an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Fringe).
Marshall Primary saw enrollment rise 9% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The number of students per teacher rose from 14.5 to 15.8 over 4 years.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Marshall Primary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Anderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Anderson 02
- Belton Honea Path HighHigh · 1,069 students
- Honea Path ElementaryElementary · 571 students
- Belton MiddleMiddle · 455 students
- Belton ElementaryElementary · 379 students
- Honea Path MiddleMiddle · 278 students
- Wright ElementaryElementary · 193 students
Other schools in Belton
- Belton MiddleMiddle · 455 students
- Belton Preparatory AcademyElementary · 449 students
- Belton ElementaryElementary · 379 students
- Wright ElementaryElementary · 193 students
Nearby schools
- Belton Elementary0.7 mi · 379
- Belton Middle0.8 mi · 455
- Belton Preparatory Academy2.6 mi · 449
- Belton Honea Path High4.8 mi · 1,069
- Cedar Grove Elementary4.8 mi · 596
- Nevitt Forest Elementary6.0 mi · 530
Frequently asked questions
About Marshall PrimaryHow 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.