At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478
Walker-Gamble Elementary: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Walker-Gamble Elementary
Walker-Gamble Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New Zion. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Clarendon 06. NCES reports 547 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.8%) and Black (21.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walker-Gamble Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black21.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Clarendon 06
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manning Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
473 reported students
Manning Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–03
667 reported students
Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
241 reported students
Manning Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
483 reported students
East Clarendon Middle-High
High · Grades 06–12
722 reported students
Manning High
High · Grades 09–12
741 reported students
Public schools near Walker-Gamble Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbeville High High · Dept Of Correction N04 | 09–12 | 55 | 5 mi |
| East Clarendon Middle-High High · Clarendon 06 | 06–12 | 722 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walker-Gamble Elementary
What grades does Walker-Gamble Elementary serve?
Walker-Gamble Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clarendon 06.
How many students attend Walker-Gamble Elementary?
Walker-Gamble Elementary reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walker-Gamble Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 547 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walker-Gamble Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walker-Gamble Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarendon 06 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Walker-Gamble Elementary in?
Walker-Gamble Elementary is part of Clarendon 06, based in Manning, SC, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walker-Gamble Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Turbeville High (5 mi), East Clarendon Middle-High (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.