Serving 569 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 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Okatie Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okatie Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okatie Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#136 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
11%
32%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Okatie Elementary School's ranking?
Okatie Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 1,095 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Okatie Elementary School?
569 students attend Okatie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Okatie Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% 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 12:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Okatie Elementary School part of?
Okatie Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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