East Elementary School

901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#924 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
41%
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
49%
31%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View Elementary School, Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
433 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Dillon 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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