Enrollment
310
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Edwards Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly Edwards Elementary
Kelly Edwards Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Williston, South Carolina, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students) and Williston-Elko High (218 students) alongside Kelly Edwards Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kelly Edwards Elementary compares
Kelly Edwards Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Williston on the city page.
Is Kelly Edwards Elementary a good school?
Kelly Edwards Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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