Enrollment
364
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingstree, SC
W.M. Anderson Primary
Federal NCES profile for W.M. Anderson Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450378001094
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.M. Anderson Primary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kingstree · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W.M. Anderson Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.M. Anderson Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W.M. Anderson Primary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at W.M. Anderson Primary
W.M. Anderson Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kingstree, South Carolina, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williamsburg 01 spends $17,968 per pupil, 23% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students) and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students) alongside W.M. Anderson Primary.
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 W.M. Anderson Primary compares
W.M. Anderson Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$17,968
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
White 6.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, W.M. Anderson Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg 01, which includes W.M. Anderson Primary.
$17,968
Per student
+23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How W.M. Anderson Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeleyville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.M. Anderson Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~364 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W.M. Anderson Primary
How many students attend W.M. Anderson Primary?
W.M. Anderson Primary has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingstree, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.M. Anderson Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.M. Anderson Primary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.M. Anderson Primary?
100.0% of students at W.M. Anderson Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.M. Anderson Primary?
The largest demographic group at W.M. Anderson Primary is African American at 89.4% of enrollment, in Kingstree, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.M. Anderson Primary?
W.M. Anderson Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W.M. Anderson Primary rank among public schools in Kingstree?
By Resource Investment Index, W.M. Anderson Primary ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Kingstree on the city page.
Is W.M. Anderson Primary a good school?
W.M. Anderson Primary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Williamsburg 01?
Besides W.M. Anderson Primary, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students), and Kingstree Middle Magnet (341 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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