Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dacusville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dacusville Elementary serves the eastern part of Easley, SC, covering an area of approximately 56.2 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dacusville Elementary School's student population of 573 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Promoting Positivity. Growing Greatness.
School Rankings
Dacusville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dacusville Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dacusville Elementary School's ranking?
Dacusville Elementary School is ranked #479 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dacusville Elementary School often compared to?
Dacusville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosswell Elementary School, East End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Dacusville Elementary School?
573 students attend Dacusville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dacusville Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dacusville Elementary School?
Dacusville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dacusville Elementary School offer ?
Dacusville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dacusville Elementary School part of?
Dacusville Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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