Blaney Elementary

750 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blaney Elementary School, located on Smyrna Road in Elgin, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kershaw County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young students in the Elgin community. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while developing a lifelong curiosity for learning.

Beyond core academics, Blaney Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and the holistic growth of its student body. The school integrates character education and collaborative learning experiences, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a supportive relationship with local families. By providing a structured yet engaging curriculum, Blaney Elementary strives to equip its students with the foundational tools necessary for future success in their educational journeys.

750

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blaney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	95
Black	216
Asian	5
Two or More	69
American Indian	3

White
362 (48.3%)
Black
216 (28.8%)
Hispanic
95 (12.7%)
Two or More
69 (9.2%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-3241
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 73

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 125