- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
W.M. Anderson Primary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 450378001094 · Kingstree, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingstree High (681 students)
W.M. Anderson Primary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
W.M. Anderson Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingstree High
Kingstree High
681 students
- This school
W.M. Anderson Primary
364 students
- Kenneth Gardne
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 W.M. Anderson Primary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.M. Anderson Primary compares
W.M. Anderson Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 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
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.