Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daisy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daisy Elementary serves the eastern part of Loris, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 101.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daisy Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Daisy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daisy Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#576 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
31%
31%
White
43%
46%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daisy Elementary School's ranking?
Daisy Elementary School is ranked #576 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Daisy Elementary School often compared to?
Daisy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loris Elementary School, Myrtle Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Daisy Elementary School?
631 students attend Daisy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Daisy Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daisy Elementary School?
Daisy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daisy Elementary School offer ?
Daisy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daisy Elementary School part of?
Daisy Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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