- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingstree, SC
Kenneth Gardner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth Gardner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450378001099
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth Gardner Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kingstree · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth Gardner Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Gardner Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kenneth Gardner Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450378001099 · Kingstree, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingstree High (681 students)
Kenneth Gardner Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kenneth Gardner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingstree High
Kingstree High
681 students
- W.M. Anderson
W.M. Anderson Primary
364 students
- This school
Kenneth Gardner Elementary
362 students
- Kingstree Midd
Kingstree Middle Magnet
341 students
- Hemingway Elem 269
Hemingway Elementary
269 students
- Greeleyville P 222
Greeleyville Primary
222 students
What this shows Kenneth Gardner Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth Gardner Elementary compares
Kenneth Gardner 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
White 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Kenneth Gardner Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth Gardner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeleyville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth Gardner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Gardner Elementary
How many students attend Kenneth Gardner Elementary?
Kenneth Gardner Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingstree, SC. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Gardner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Gardner Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenneth Gardner Elementary?
100.0% of students at Kenneth Gardner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth Gardner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth Gardner Elementary is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Kingstree, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth Gardner Elementary?
Kenneth Gardner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenneth Gardner Elementary rank among public schools in Kingstree?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Gardner Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, 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 Williamsburg 01?
Besides Kenneth Gardner Elementary, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kingstree Middle Magnet (341 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.