At a glance
Reported students
794
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Clemson Elementary: 794 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 741
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Clemson Elementary
Clemson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Clemson. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Pickens 01. NCES reports 794 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to 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 (68.8%) and Black (10.7%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clemson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.8 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black10.7%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pickens 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Acres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
West End Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
643 reported students
Liberty Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
637 reported students
East End Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
618 reported students
Dacusville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Six Mile Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Public schools near Clemson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Elementary Elementary · Anderson 04 | PK–06 | 547 | 2.8 mi |
| Central Academy of the Arts Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 499 | 3.5 mi |
| La France Elementary Elementary · Anderson 04 | PK–06 | 450 | 5.5 mi |
| Ravenel Elementary Elementary · Oconee 01 | PK–05 | 530 | 5.6 mi |
| Liberty Primary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–02 | 637 | 5.9 mi |
| Mt. Lebanon Elementary Elementary · Anderson 04 | PK–06 | 459 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clemson Elementary
What grades does Clemson Elementary serve?
Clemson Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pickens 01.
How many students attend Clemson Elementary?
Clemson Elementary reported 794 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 741 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clemson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 794 students and 54.8 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 Clemson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clemson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pickens 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Clemson Elementary in?
Clemson Elementary is part of Pickens 01, based in Easley, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clemson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pendleton Elementary (2.8 mi), Central Academy of the Arts (3.5 mi), La France Elementary (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.