Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy

Williamsburg 01
1503 Woodland Drive
Kingstree, SC 29556
362 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Kenneth Gardner Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Kingstree, South Carolina. Serving the local community within the Williamsburg County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their foundational years. The facility at 1503 Woodland Drive serves as a central hub for elementary education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all learners. By utilizing standardized curriculum standards and local instructional resources, Kenneth Gardner Elementary aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. Through its faculty and administrative leadership, the school remains committed to the educational advancement and long-term achievement of the children residing in the Kingstree area.
362
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    315 (87.0%)
  • White
    21 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4%)
  • 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: Williamsburg 01
Phone: (843)355-7233
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
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
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 126
Grade 5 114
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
W.M. Anderson Primary
Williamsburg 01
364 Students
500 Lexington Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556 (1.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd