Palmetto Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williamston, South Carolina 29697 · Anderson 01
#302 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#20605 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmetto Elementary
Palmetto Elementary is a public elementary located in Williamston, in the Anderson 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 302nd of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 4 schools in Williamston; Palmetto Elementary ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmetto Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmetto Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto High
Williamston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students · 369 m away
Palmetto Middle
Williamston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students · 557 m away
West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 1.8 km away
Cedar Grove Elementary
Williamston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 4.7 km away
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students · 7.9 km away
Sue Cleveland Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 8.8 km away
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students · 8.8 km away
Woodmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 9.2 km away
Wren Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students · 12 km away
Wren High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,252 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary
Warrenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
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Honea Path · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Dacusville Elementary
Easley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Six Mile Elementary
Six Mile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Larne Elementary
Clover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto Elementary a good school?
Palmetto Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #302 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmetto Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto Elementary ranks #302 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #20605 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary?
Palmetto Elementary had 572 students in 2025.
Is Palmetto Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Palmetto Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmetto Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmetto Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.