District Overview
Headquartered at 2029 West DeKalb Street in Camden, South Carolina, Kershaw 01 is an active, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of its community within the greater Columbia metropolitan area. Set within a fringe town geographic context, this fully operational, non-charter school system encompasses 17 public schools that deliver a seamless learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Designed to foster long-term academic development and community connection, the district offers families a stable, well-structured educational environment supported by centralized administration and accessible public resources.

The district educates a diverse student body of 11,135 pupils across its primary and secondary grade levels. To effectively guide and support this enrollment, Kershaw 01 maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling nearly 2,994 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complemented by over 214 instructional aides and more than 1,260 support personnel. This strong ratio of educators and operational staff ensures that students benefit from attentive classroom instruction, dedicated academic assistance, and well-rounded institutional support throughout their educational journey.
17
Total Schools
11,135
Total Students
1,516.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kershaw 01
Demographic Student Count
White5,917
Hispanic1,333
Black2,933
Asian47
Two or More872
American Indian26
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    5,917 (53.1%)
  • Black
    2,933 (26.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,333 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    872 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    47 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    26 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kershaw 01
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle4
High4
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:11,135*
Teachers (FTE):1,516.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Kershaw 01
Found 17 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th