East Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 774-1222
East Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
East Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #603 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 46% | 34% |
| White | 35% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 04 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Elementary School is Dillon County Applied Technology Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dillon Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dillon Dillon County Applied Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
1630 East Main Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-5143 0.5 9-12 n/a - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 264 students
0.6 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210 0.6 PK-3 264 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 520 students
0.9 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227 0.9 4-5 520 - Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 399 students
1.1 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219 1.1 PK-3 399 - Dillon Dillon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 704 students
1.5 miles
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212 1.5 6-8 704
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