Petersburg Primary serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersburg Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petersburg Primary's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Petersburg Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
44%
32%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Petersburg Primary?
393 students attend Petersburg Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Petersburg Primary students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg Primary?
Petersburg Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg Primary offer ?
Petersburg Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Petersburg Primary part of?
Petersburg Primary is part of Chesterfield 01 School District.
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