Serving 988 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Delmae Heights 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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delmae Elementary serves the west part of Florence, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest boundary is about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delmae Heights Elementary School's student population of 988 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
988 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
'A place where kids and character count.'
School Rankings
Delmae Heights 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 Delmae Heights Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#404 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
46%
31%
White
27%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delmae Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Delmae Heights Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Delmae Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Delmae Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royall Elementary School, Lucy T. Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Delmae Heights Elementary School?
988 students attend Delmae Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Delmae Heights Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delmae Heights Elementary School?
Delmae Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delmae Heights Elementary School offer ?
Delmae Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Delmae Heights Elementary School part of?
Delmae Heights Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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