West Pelzer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Pelzer, South Carolina 29669 · Anderson 01
#116 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#9350 of 50,301 nationally
About West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer Elementary is a public elementary located in West Pelzer, in the Anderson 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 116th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 West Pelzer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Pelzer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto High
Williamston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students · 1.6 km away
Palmetto Middle
Williamston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students · 1.6 km away
Palmetto Elementary
Williamston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 1.8 km away
Cedar Grove Elementary
Williamston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 6.0 km away
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students · 7.3 km away
Sue Cleveland Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students · 8.1 km away
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students · 8.3 km away
Woodmont Middle
Piedmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 8.5 km away
Wren Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students · 10 km away
Wren High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,252 students · 10 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Pelzer Elementary a good school?
West Pelzer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #116 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 West Pelzer Elementary rank in South Carolina?
West Pelzer Elementary ranks #116 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #9350 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Pelzer Elementary?
West Pelzer Elementary had 361 students in 2025.
Is West Pelzer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Pelzer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Pelzer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Pelzer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.