Fort Dorchester Elementary School serves 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Dorchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fort Dorchester Elementary School's student population of 863 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Dorchester Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Dorchester Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
29%
32%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Dorchester Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Dorchester Elementary School is ranked #317 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Fort Dorchester Elementary School?
863 students attend Fort Dorchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fort Dorchester Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Dorchester Elementary School?
Fort Dorchester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Dorchester Elementary School offer ?
Fort Dorchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Dorchester Elementary School part of?
Fort Dorchester Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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