Clearwater Elementary

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clearwater Elementary, located on Augusta Road in Beech Island, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Aiken County Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the faculty and staff work to prepare children for success in their future middle and high school endeavors.

Beyond academics, Clearwater Elementary is known for being a central hub for families in the Beech Island area. The school typically hosts various community-focused initiatives and activities designed to encourage parental involvement and strengthen the partnership between home and school. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, the school remains a vital pillar of the community, striving to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners can build the foundational skills necessary for lifelong success.

338

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clearwater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	132
Black	86
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Hispanic
132 (39.1%)
Black
86 (25.4%)
White
79 (23.4%)
Two or More
40 (11.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aiken 01
Phone:	(803)593-7240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60