Blacksburg Primary serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blacksburg Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blacksburg Primary's student population of 372 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blacksburg Primary is 0.38, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
10%
31%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blacksburg Primary?
372 students attend Blacksburg Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Blacksburg Primary students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg Primary?
Blacksburg Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg Primary offer ?
Blacksburg Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blacksburg Primary part of?
Blacksburg Primary is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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