Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Waccamaw Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Waccamaw Elementary serves the eastern part of Pawleys Island, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 117.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waccamaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Waccamaw Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waccamaw Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waccamaw Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#109 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Waccamaw Elementary School's ranking?
Waccamaw Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Waccamaw Elementary School often compared to?
Waccamaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Montessori Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary School?
543 students attend Waccamaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Waccamaw Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waccamaw Elementary School?
Waccamaw Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waccamaw Elementary School offer ?
Waccamaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waccamaw Elementary School part of?
Waccamaw Elementary School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
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