East Elementary School
Tel:
(843)774-1222
- East Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
East Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- East Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #494 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 47% | 34% |
| White | 36% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 04 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 248 students
0.6 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1210 0.6 PK-3 248 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 494 students
0.9 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1227 0.9 4-5 494 - Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 407 students
1.1 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1219 1.1 PK-3 407 - Dillon Dillon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 733 students
1.5 miles
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1212 1.5 6-8 733
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