Excellent
#27 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 2% in state
Based on limited data
W.m. Anderson Primary
Elementary School · Williamsburg 01 · Kingstree, SC
A Williamsburg 01 elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Lexington Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
- Math 77% proficient (2009)
- Reading 92% proficient (2009)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.m. Anderson Primary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.m. Anderson Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,838/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingstree), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,413
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Kindergarten DaycarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Kingstree Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Greeleyville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–3 | Not available | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsburg 01
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.m. Anderson Primary is listed in Williamsburg 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.m. Anderson Primary
W.m. Anderson Primary is a public elementary school in Kingstree, SC, part of Williamsburg 01, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.m. Anderson Primary
What grades does W.m. Anderson Primary serve?
W.m. Anderson Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend W.m. Anderson Primary?
W.m. Anderson Primary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.m. Anderson Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.m. Anderson Primary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.m. Anderson Primary rank in SC?
W.m. Anderson Primary ranks #27 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is W.m. Anderson Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
W.m. Anderson Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at W.m. Anderson Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.m. Anderson Primary has 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is W.m. Anderson Primary a charter school?
No, W.m. Anderson Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.m. Anderson Primary a Title I school?
No, W.m. Anderson Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.m. Anderson Primary?
100.0% of students at W.m. Anderson Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Williamsburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (843) 355-5493
- Area population (ZIP 29556)
- 11,133
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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