Dillon Elementary School serves 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dillon Elementary School's student population of 1,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dillon Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
65%
31%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dillon Elementary School?
1,025 students attend Dillon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dillon Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillon Elementary School?
Dillon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillon Elementary School offer ?
Dillon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Dillon Elementary School part of?
Dillon Elementary School is part of Dillon 04 School District.
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