West Pelzer Elementary

110 West Stewart Street
West Pelzer, SC 29669

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Pelzer Elementary School, located in the town of West Pelzer, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anderson School District One. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while instilling a strong sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its focus on traditional classroom instruction, West Pelzer Elementary is known for its commitment to building meaningful partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school environment is characterized by an emphasis on student engagement, personal growth, and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through these collaborative efforts, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to transition successfully into the higher grade levels of the district.

361

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Pelzer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	45
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
283 (78.4%)
Hispanic
45 (12.5%)
Two or More
17 (4.7%)
Black
14 (3.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
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:	Anderson 01
Phone:	(864)947-6424
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 31

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56