Anderson 01

Williamston, South Carolina — 14 schools

10,839
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$14,120
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Anderson 01 operates 14 public schools serving 10,839 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 3 high, 3 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,886 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Anderson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,120 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 37.0% local, 49.8% state, and 13.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,498 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #67 of 73 in South Carolina against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 14 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 560:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.0% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American across the district's schools.

Anderson 01 school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

Anderson 01 school enrollment ranges from 361 students (lowest) to 1,252 students (highest), a spread of 891 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Anderson 01 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Anderson 01 student-counselor ratio is 560:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Anderson 01 chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Anderson 01 is typically wider than the Anderson 01-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.2%
Federal
49.8%
State
37.0%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
67 / 73
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Anderson County county, where this district is located.

$1,022
Studio/mo
$1,035
1 BR/mo
$1,173
2 BR/mo
$1,519
3 BR/mo
$1,849
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,498
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 14 schools in Anderson 01.

White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 14
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
560:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Anderson 01

School Enrollment
Wren High
1,252
Palmetto High
1,086
Powdersville High
1,024
Wren Middle
910
Spearman Elementary
804
Powdersville Middle
801
Concrete Primary
765
Powdersville Elementary
765
Palmetto Middle
749
Wren Elementary
646
Cedar Grove Elementary
596
Palmetto Elementary
572
Hunt Meadows Elementary
555
West Pelzer Elementary
361

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Anderson 01?

Anderson 01 has 14 schools, including 3 high, 3 middle, 7 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 10,839 students.

How much does Anderson 01 spend per student?

Anderson 01 spends $14,120 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #67 in South Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Anderson 01?

The average teacher salary in Anderson 01 is $58,498 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Anderson 01?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Anderson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Anderson 01?

Anderson 01 students are 73.0% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Anderson 01?

Anderson 01 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #67 out of 73 districts in South Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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