Edisto Primary serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edisto Primary's student population of 635 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Children; Our Future!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edisto Primary is 0.61, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
52%
31%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edisto Primary?
635 students attend Edisto Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Edisto Primary students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edisto Primary?
Edisto Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edisto Primary offer ?
Edisto Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edisto Primary part of?
Edisto Primary is part of Orangeburg School District.
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