- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williston, SC
Kelly Edwards Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Edwards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450391400128
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Edwards Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Edwards Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 48 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391400128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Kelly Edwards Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450391400128 · Williston, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 11.9:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students)
Kelly Edwards Elementary held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kelly Edwards Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macedonia Elem
Macedonia Elementary-Middle
343 students
- This school
Kelly Edwards Elementary
310 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko High
218 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko Middle
169 students
- Blackville-Hil
Blackville-Hilda High
154 students
What this shows Kelly Edwards Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Edwards Elementary compares
Kelly Edwards Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▼ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,152
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Barnwell 48 reports $19,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Edwards Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia Elementary-Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackville-Hilda High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Edwards Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Edwards Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Edwards Elementary?
Kelly Edwards Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Edwards Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Edwards Elementary?
66.5% of students at Kelly Edwards Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Edwards Elementary?
Kelly Edwards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kelly Edwards Elementary rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Edwards Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Williston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Barnwell 48?
Besides Kelly Edwards Elementary, Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students), Williston-Elko High (218 students), and Williston-Elko Middle (169 students). See the Barnwell 48 district page for the complete list.