Pate Elementary School

1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pate Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pate Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pate Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
61%
32%
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White
24%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
409 students attend Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pate Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pate Elementary School offer ?
Pate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pate Elementary School part of?
Pate Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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