W.m. Anderson Primary serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.m. Anderson Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W.m. Anderson Primary's student population of 399 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of W.m. Anderson Primary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
90%
31%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend W.m. Anderson Primary?
399 students attend W.m. Anderson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of W.m. Anderson Primary students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.m. Anderson Primary?
W.m. Anderson Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.m. Anderson Primary offer ?
W.m. Anderson Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.m. Anderson Primary part of?
W.m. Anderson Primary is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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