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Clemson Elementary School

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Clemson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clemson, South Carolina that is part of Pickens County School District. It serves 794 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 129 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

794 Students

54 Teachers

581 Berkeley Dr

Clemson, SC 29631 View local requests

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Clemson Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Clemson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 14, 2025

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Clemson Elementary School

$89,997

raised using DonorsChoose

129

projects funded

teachers funded

280

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Clemson Elementary School has received support from 202 individuals from South Carolina and 78 individuals out-of-state.

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Clemson Elementary School

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Clemson Elementary School

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