Enrollment
361
Elementary
DISTRICT 633 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANDERSON 01·NCES 450078000070
West Pelzer Elementary
110 West Stewart Street, West Pelzer, SC 29669 · (864) 947-6424 · Anderson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL361 STUDENTS
A
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Scored higher than 88% of South Carolina public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded South Carolina public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · 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 | 31 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (58) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (56).
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
76.4%
SC avg 59.7% . +3.1pp since 2023
Math
68.5%
SC avg 44.2% . -5.9pp since 2023
What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 69 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 6 points.
SC READY results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 76.4% | 68.5% |
| 2023-24 | 73.3% | 74.4% |
% Meets or Exceeds Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where West Pelzer Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Anderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.5% | #91 of 635 ▼ 46 | #9 of 28 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.4% | #103 of 635 ▼ 30 | #12 of 28 ▼ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 361 | #530 of 709 | #29 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #104 of 656 | #1 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.6% | #552 of 656 | #24 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.7% | #103 of 395 | #4 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
361
-14 (-4%) vs 2020
+56% since 1990-91, when it was 232
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 361 | 31.5 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 382 | 32.8 | 11.7:1 | 80% (306) |
| 2022-23 | 362 | 33 | 11.0:1 | 86% (310) |
| 2020-21 | 375 | 34 | 11.0:1 | 64% (239) |
| 2017-18 | 455 | 29 | 15.7:1 | 100% (455) |
| 2015-16 | 444 | 27 | 16.4:1 | 64% (286) |
| 2010-11 | 513 | 30 | 17.1:1 | 56% (288) |
| 2000-01 | 294 | 16 | 18.4:1 | 37% (108) |
| 1990-91 | 232 | 13 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Pelzer Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (455 to 361); teachers up 9% (29 to 31.5).
About West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer Elementary is a small elementary school with an address in West Pelzer, South Carolina. Enrollment is 361 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 5. The typical figure for elementary schools in South Carolina is about 526 students.
The Anderson 01 system has 14 schools and 10,886 students.
At West Pelzer Elementary, White students make up 78% of the student body. The school is also 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 4% Black. For comparison, Anderson County is about 77% White. West Pelzer Elementary's diversity index is 37%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 31.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at West Pelzer Elementary and a ratio of 11.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina.
Measured against South Carolina public elementary schools, West Pelzer Elementary receives an A. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Within Anderson County, the median household income is $66,651, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. In all, Anderson County has 57 public schools and roughly 34,806 students.
Nearby, Palmetto High is about 1.0 miles away. Within five miles of West Pelzer Elementary, there are 5 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Fringe.
Enrollment has fallen by 14 students since 2020-21, to 361.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. 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 01
- Wren HighHigh · 1,252 students
- Palmetto HighHigh · 1,086 students
- Powdersville HighHigh · 1,024 students
- Wren MiddleMiddle · 910 students
- Spearman ElementaryElementary · 804 students
- Powdersville MiddleMiddle · 801 students
Nearby schools
- Palmetto High1.0 mi · 1,086
- Palmetto Middle1.0 mi · 749
- Palmetto Elementary1.1 mi · 572
- Cedar Grove Elementary3.8 mi · 596
- Spearman Elementary4.5 mi · 804
- Sue Cleveland Elementary5.0 mi · 544
Frequently asked questions
About West Pelzer ElementaryHow many students attend West Pelzer Elementary?
West Pelzer Elementary enrolls approximately 361 students in grades PK-05.
Is West Pelzer Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Pelzer Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pelzer Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Pelzer Elementary is approximately 11.5:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Pelzer Elementary?
At West Pelzer Elementary, the student body is approximately 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is West Pelzer Elementary in?
West Pelzer Elementary is part of Anderson 01.
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