McKissick Academy of Science & Technology

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKissick Elementary School, located in Easley, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Pickens County. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academics, McKissick Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school typically engages families through active parent-teacher organizations and various extracurricular programs that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, McKissick strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to participate in their learning journey and reach their full potential.

519

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKissick Academy of Science & Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	116
Black	50
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

White
300 (57.8%)
Hispanic
116 (22.4%)
Two or More
52 (10.0%)
Black
50 (9.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)397-2200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 52

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 77