Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Okatie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Okatie Elementary serves the southwest part of its school district in Okatie, SC, covering an area of approximately 63.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okatie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Okatie Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okatie Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okatie Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okatie Elementary School's ranking?
Okatie Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Okatie Elementary School often compared to?
Okatie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coosa Elementary School, Broad River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Okatie Elementary School?
648 students attend Okatie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Okatie Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okatie Elementary School?
Okatie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okatie Elementary School offer ?
Okatie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Okatie Elementary School part of?
Okatie Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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