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McLees Elementary

Anderson, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Anderson 05

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About McLees Elementary

Located in Anderson, South Carolina, McLees Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 543 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Anderson. With about 38.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 8 other schools within 5 miles. Anderson 05 School District runs 18 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	4900 Dobbins Bridge Road, Anderson, SC 29626
Phone	(864) 716-3600
School district	Anderson 05
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	543
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	38.8
Students per teacher	14
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Anderson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450090000690). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

New Prospect ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Anderson · 3.2 mi Robert Anderson MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Anderson · 3.6 mi Temple Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Anderson · 3.7 mi Varennes ElementaryPublic · Grades 3 to 5Anderson · 3.9 mi Anderson Institute of TechnologyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Anderson · 4 mi Centerville ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Anderson · 4.2 mi Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Anderson · 4.3 mi Westside HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Anderson · 4.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does McLees Elementary serve?

McLees Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend McLees Elementary?

McLees Elementary reported 543 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McLees Elementary?

About 14 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 543 students and 38.8 teachers in federal data.

Is McLees Elementary a public or charter school?

McLees Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McLees Elementary in?

McLees Elementary is part of Anderson 05 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/anderson-05-school-district/

Where is McLees Elementary located?

McLees Elementary is at 4900 Dobbins Bridge Road, Anderson, SC 29626. The phone number is (864) 716-3600.

How many other schools are near McLees Elementary?

There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of McLees Elementary in our directory.