Clemson Elementary

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clemson Elementary School, located in the heart of Clemson, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, feeding into the well-regarded Pickens County School District. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated with the nearby Clemson University, often benefiting from the academic environment and resources inherent to a college town. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills within a supportive classroom setting.

Beyond the classroom, Clemson Elementary is recognized for fostering a close-knit, inclusive culture that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships, which help facilitate a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By focusing on both the social-emotional development and the scholastic achievement of its diverse student body, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and a lifelong love of learning.

794

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clemson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	38
Black	85
Asian	76
Two or More	49

White
546 (68.8%)
Black
85 (10.7%)
Asian
76 (9.6%)
Two or More
49 (6.2%)
Hispanic
38 (4.8%)

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:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-1500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 20

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clemson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clemson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	51.4%
Male	386	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th