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Mclees Elementary School

4900 DOBBINS BRIDGE RD, ANDERSON, SC 29626

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 63 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Mclees Elementary School

Anderson, South Carolina's McLees Elementary School is a public school that teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 500 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1. This means that teachers can give each student their full attention and help them with their specific needs. The school has a full curriculum that includes reading, math, and science. It also uses technology and project-based learning to help kids learn how to think critically and solve problems. Classes in art, music, and physical education make school a more complete experience. About 42% of the students are minorities, such as African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. This means that there is a moderate amount of diversity among them. 50% of students are good at math and 54% are good at reading and writing, which means they are doing well in their core subjects. The district gets about $11,000 for each student, which is the same amount of money that is spent on each student.

Mclees Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4900 DOBBINS BRIDGE RD, ANDERSON, SC 29626

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Phone

(864) 716-3600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 54% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
566
Total Students
$61348
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mclees Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 19.8%
Two+ Races 11%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
19.8%
Two+ Races
11%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 566
50%
283 Female
50%
283 Male

Student Population

566 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

583 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Green Thumb Club" at McLees Elementary School just started up. Students can volunteer after school to take care of a new community garden on campus, where they will grow vegetables and native plants to help them learn about the environment and work together. Teachers say that the garden is already helping kids learn about science, being responsible, and eating well.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels does McLees Elementary School serve?

Ans. McLees Elementary School is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. Is McLees Elementary a school that anyone can attend?

Ans. McLees Elementary School is a public school for young children.

Q3. Does the school have programs for music and the arts?

Ans. Yes, students can take classes in the arts, music, and physical education.

Q4. How many students are there for each teacher at McLees Elementary?

Ans. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

Q5. Is technology and project-based learning included in the curriculum?

Ans. Yes, the school uses technology and project-based learning to help students improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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