W.m. Anderson Primary serves 364 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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 364 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Little People Do Big Things Every Day
School Rankings
The diversity score of W.m. Anderson Primary is 0.22, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
88%
31%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williamsburg 01 School District
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?
364 students attend W.m. Anderson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of W.m. Anderson Primary students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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