Latta Elementary School
Tel:
(843)752-5295
- Latta Elementary School serves 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (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 45% (which is higher than 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Latta Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Latta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Latta Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #504 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 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 | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 34% | 34% |
| White | 58% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 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 03 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Latta Elementary School is Latta High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Latta Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Latta Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Latta Latta High School Grades: 9-12 | 482 students
0.7 miles
618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843)752-5751 0.7 9-12 482 - Latta Latta Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 499 students
0.7 miles
612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843)752-7117 0.7 5-8 499 - Dillon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 248 students
6.1 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1210 6.1 PK-3 248 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 494 students
6.2 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1227 6.2 4-5 494 - Dillon Stewart Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 407 students
6.5 miles
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843)774-1219 6.5 PK-3 407
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