Is Fort Dorchester Elementary a good school?

Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks 142 nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Dorchester Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 860 students attended Fort Dorchester Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Dorchester Elementary?

Students at Fort Dorchester Elementary are 42% White, 29% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Fort Dorchester Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fort Dorchester Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Oakbrook Middle Middle : Rollings Middle School of the Arts High : Fort Dorchester High

Fort Dorchester Elementary

Summary:

Fort Dorchester Elementary is a public elementary school in Summerville, South Carolina, serving 892 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Dorchester 02 school district, which is ranked 17th out of 75 districts in the state.

Fort Dorchester Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school ranks highly among South Carolina elementary schools for its performance with African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner student subgroups. With a diverse student population of 41.59% White, 30.72% African American, 14.35% Hispanic, and 6.17% Asian students, Fort Dorchester Elementary has a higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to the district and state averages.

While Fort Dorchester Elementary outperforms nearby Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary and Oakbrook Elementary in the Dorchester 02 district, its performance is not as strong as schools in the Charleston 01 district, such as Pinehurst Elementary, A.C. Corcoran Elementary, and Hunley Park Elementary. Additionally, Fort Dorchester Elementary has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, likely due to its performance with the male student subgroup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485

(843) 832-5550

District: Dorchester 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,541

Students who attend Fort Dorchester Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oakbrook Middle
	Rollings Middle School of the Arts
High:	Fort Dorchester High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 860

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

African American:

29.1%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Dorchester Elementary ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.26. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Fort Dorchester Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), African American (29.1%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Dorchester Elementary is 14.3, which is the 2^nd best among 15 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District. (See more...)

Compare Fort Dorchester Elementary employs 59.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Dorchester Elementary is $11,541. 8 elementary schools in the Dorchester 02 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Dorchester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dorchester Elementary 142^nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Fort Dorchester Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Dorchester 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 02 17^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Dorchester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	76.75	112^th	542	79.3%
2004	77.20	109^th	550	80.2%
2005	76.62	105^th	557	81.1%
2006	76.13	109^th	559	80.5%
2007	70.58	157^th	566	72.3%
2008	78.56	92^nd	577	84.1%
2009	84.57	54^th	580	90.7%
2010	85.19	53^rd	589	91.0%
2011	85.78	42^nd	597	93.0%
2012	84.39	51^st	594	91.4%
2013	87.88	28^th	599	95.3%
2014	83.23	63^rd	630	90.0%
2015	85.27	60^th	638	90.6%
2016	87.76	50^th	619	91.9%
2017	90.70	39^th	639	93.9%
2018	90.17	48^th	624	92.3%
2019	93.69	26^th	643	96.0%
2021	70.91	167^th	622	73.2%
2022	73.19	164^th	625	73.8%
2023	71.95	176^th	644	72.7%
2024	77.26	142^nd	638	77.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.97	6^th	84	92.9%
2024	93.74	6^th	79	92.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	89.99	35^th	588	94.0%
2019	95.86	6^th	600	99.0%
2021	78.06	101^st	580	82.6%
2022	68.95	170^th	600	71.7%
2023	71.57	146^th	608	76.0%
2024	77.78	101^st	599	83.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	88.54	50^th	570	91.2%
2019	91.72	28^th	588	95.2%
2021	71.37	146^th	554	73.6%
2022	73.09	141^st	573	75.4%
2023	75.39	134^th	580	76.9%
2024	81.50	91^st	565	83.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.47	45^th	151	70.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.10	109^th	147	25.9%
2022	34.67	91^st	109	16.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	89.16	46^th	571	91.9%
2019	93.42	24^th	590	95.9%
2021	64.38	183^rd	561	67.4%
2022	69.32	170^th	579	70.6%
2023	65.83	190^th	582	67.4%
2024	67.76	179^th	568	68.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	97.82	5^th	412	98.8%
2019	97.73	4^th	421	99.0%
2021	84.52	25^th	350	92.9%
2022	83.09	36^th	393	90.8%
2023	78.87	52^nd	394	86.8%
2024	80.70	41^st	369	88.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	97.77	1^st	116	99.1%
2022	92.69	7^th	115	93.9%
2023	85.35	14^th	115	87.8%
2024	76.41	20^th	115	82.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	80.42	78^th	457	82.9%
2019	88.88	35^th	472	92.6%
2021	50.50	230^th	439	47.6%
2022	58.69	195^th	455	57.1%
2023	64.63	162^nd	463	65.0%
2024	72.46	112^th	441	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, May 28, 2015

My grandaughter, who lives with me, has been at FDES for five years and will be entering fifth grade in August. We could not be more pleased with the education she is receiving. The teachers care about their students and truly want them to learn. I come from a family of educators and am delighted with the education that is provided, both academic and social. The administration knows the students by name and seems to support the teachers. It is a shame that SC does not financially value their teachers, who work very hard and use their own money in many cases, for the students' benefit. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

If you are like most involved parents you are reading this because you are new to the area or considering the area. This school like other schools these days are pushing for high state test scores. They have completely lost sight of a good curriculum with innovative staff. But if you were underpaid and left without support of your principal how much would you do? If you don't mind your children treated like cattle and ignored when bullied or don't mind being ignored as a concerned parent then this is the school for you! If you want genuine concerned staff teaching your child and want a school full of opportunity and true parent involvement and consideration then you should RUN THE OTHER WAY! On a side note you should cringe at the thought of sending your child here if they have ANY SPECIAL NEEDS! FORGET IT! You will be disappointed and frustrated at the very least! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fort Dorchester Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	480	240	29	16	1	n/a	n/a	6	772
2003	480	240	29	16	1	n/a	n/a	6	772
2004	548	250	38	21	1	n/a	n/a	7	865
2005	727	305	54	29	4	n/a	n/a	9	1128
2006	864	351	77	63	5	n/a	n/a	8	1368
2007	942	404	78	95	5	n/a	n/a	0	1524
2008	665	236	86	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2009	658	253	95	68	2	n/a	n/a	0	1076
2010	690	295	103	103	5	n/a	n/a	0	1196
2011	757	293	87	141	8	12	14	0	1312
2012	624	235	69	100	2	9	65	0	1104
2013	629	263	64	102	1	7	70	0	1136
2014	628	278	73	102	0	7	78	0	1166
2015	623	297	67	100	0	6	76	0	1169
2016	673	267	67	114	0	6	79	0	1206
2017	584	227	75	103	1	3	92	0	1085
2018	530	201	69	87	0	2	83	0	972
2019	508	211	68	88	0	3	84	0	962
2020	476	232	78	103	0	5	89	0	983
2021	393	235	65	105	0	2	77	0	877
2022	376	245	55	112	1	2	72	0	863
2023	371	274	55	128	0	0	64	0	892
2024	365	250	58	120	0	0	67	0	860

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Dorchester Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	772	50.0	15.4	26.4
2003	772	50.0	15.4	26.4
2004	865	56.0	15.4	24.6
2005	1128	67.0	16.8	23
2006	1368	82.0	16.7	23.8
2007	1524	114.5	13.3	27.5
2008	1046	67.0	15.6	18.6
2009	1076	75.0	14.3	22.3
2010	1196	69.0	17.3	26.4
2011	1312	75.5	17.3	25.2
2012	1104	66.0	16.7	24
2013	1136	65.6	17.3	26.8
2014	1166	65.0	17.9	27
2015	1169	67.0	17.4	23.4
2016	1206	66.0	18.2	26.2
2017	1085	64.0	16.9	26.4
2018	972	63.0	15.4	29.2
2019	962	59.0	16.3	29.3
2020	983	60.0	16.3	31.8
2021	877	60.4	14.5	33.1
2022	863	60.0	14.3	37.2
2023	892	60.4	14.7	51.6
2024	860	59.8	14.3	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Dorchester Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	772	50.0	15.4	26.4
2003	772	50.0	15.4	26.4
2004	865	56.0	15.4	24.6
2005	1128	67.0	16.8	23
2006	1368	82.0	16.7	23.8
2007	1524	114.5	13.3	27.5
2008	1046	67.0	15.6	18.6
2009	1076	75.0	14.3	22.3
2010	1196	69.0	17.3	26.4
2011	1312	75.5	17.3	25.2
2012	1104	66.0	16.7	24
2013	1136	65.6	17.3	26.8
2014	1166	65.0	17.9	27
2015	1169	67.0	17.4	23.4
2016	1206	66.0	18.2	26.2
2017	1085	64.0	16.9	26.4
2018	972	63.0	15.4	29.2
2019	962	59.0	16.3	29.3
2020	983	60.0	16.3	31.8
2021	877	60.4	14.5	33.1
2022	863	60.0	14.3	37.2
2023	892	60.4	14.7	51.6
2024	860	59.8	14.3	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Dorchester Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$599 (6.5%)	$214 (2.3%)	$813 (8.8%)	$7,379 (80.0%)	$1,030 (11.2%)	$8,409 (91.2%)	$9,222
2020	$519 (5.7%)	$267 (2.9%)	$786 (8.7%)	$7,266 (80.2%)	$1,008 (11.1%)	$8,274 (91.3%)	$9,061
2021	$566 (6.2%)	$267 (2.9%)	$833 (9.1%)	$7,306 (80.2%)	$976 (10.7%)	$8,282 (90.9%)	$9,114
2022	$730 (6.8%)	$575 (5.4%)	$1,305 (12.2%)	$8,367 (78.4%)	$1,006 (9.4%)	$9,373 (87.8%)	$10,678
2023	$1,001 (8.7%)	$769 (6.7%)	$1,771 (15.3%)	$8,540 (74.0%)	$1,230 (10.7%)	$9,770 (84.7%)	$11,541

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Dorchester Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 644 Elementary schools	23.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	74.8	70.6	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	61.2	61.8	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	79.5	50	29.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	65.3	58.1	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	79.7	61.6	18.1%
4th Grade Science (Dorchester 02)	58.2	53.7	4.5%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	79.7	72	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	61.5	67.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	79.1	58.4	20.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	60.1	52.9	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	65.1	70.9	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 02)	53.5	65.3	11.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dorchester Elementary)	75.2	39.6	35.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 02)	51.9	50.8	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	962	892	7.3%
African American	211	274	29.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	68	55	19.1%
Hispanic	88	128	45.5%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	508	371	27%
Two or More Races	84	64	23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	51.6%	22.3%

Schools Near Fort Dorchester Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Fort Dorchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5201 Old Glory Lane	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	No	(843) 832-5550	860	60	14.3	50.6%	365 (42.4%)	250 (29.1%)	120 (14.0%)	58 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (7.8%)	77.3	142^nd of 638 public elementary schools	77.7%		71.9	176^th of 644 public elementary schools	72.7%	34	75.4	69.8	69.6	65.0	51.6	57.4	$11,541	$1,001	$769	$1,771	$8,540	$1,230	$9,770
Oakbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	306 Old Fort Drive	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 821-1165	659	44	14.9	77.4%	215 (32.6%)	288 (43.7%)	82 (12.4%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.0%)	40.7	377^th of 638 public elementary schools	40.9%		54.6	281^st of 644 public elementary schools	56.4%	96	46.6	48.1	54.2	42.7	43.3	39.8	$12,135	$1,203	$900	$2,104	$8,650	$1,382	$10,032
Joseph R. Pye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9701 Patriot Boulevard	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-2979	835	56	15.0	47.2%	366 (43.8%)	231 (27.7%)	110 (13.2%)	36 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (11.0%)	84.3	92^nd of 638 public elementary schools	85.6%		67.4	204^th of 644 public elementary schools	68.3%	112	68.4	74.8	66.6	74.6	70.9	57.5	$10,461	$814	$760	$1,574	$7,614	$1,274	$8,887
Eagle Nest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8640 River Oaks Drive	North Charleston	29420	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-2460	681	47	14.3	70.0%	172 (25.3%)	221 (32.5%)	192 (28.2%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (10.9%)	35.3	410^th of 638 public elementary schools	35.7%		41.4	374^th of 644 public elementary schools	41.9%	36	46.1	48.6	52.6	37.5	34.3	38.4	$11,773	$1,143	$868	$2,010	$8,693	$1,070	$9,763
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8600 William Moultrie Drive	North Charleston	29420	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 760-9820	658	49	13.4	100.0%	119 (18.1%)	316 (48.0%)	143 (21.7%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.4%)	40.4	379^th of 638 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.9	317^th of 644 public elementary schools	50.8%	62	38.0	56.8	45.4	47.0	44.2	43.7	$13,173	$1,301	$906	$2,207	$9,326	$1,640	$10,966
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Chandler Creek Road	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5205	886	56	15.8	65.8%	406 (45.8%)	254 (28.7%)	117 (13.2%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	99 (11.2%)	67.9	200^th of 638 public elementary schools	68.7%		72.1	172^nd of 644 public elementary schools	73.3%	28	66.2	61.9	60.0	62.5	63.4	41.3	$11,380	$949	$916	$1,865	$8,224	$1,291	$9,515
Pepperhill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Creola Road	North Charleston	29420	Dorchester County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 767-5905	439	33	13.3	100.0%	32 (7.3%)	227 (51.7%)	156 (35.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	12.6	570^th of 638 public elementary schools	10.7%		11.8	588^th of 644 public elementary schools	8.7%	18	31.8	30.8	28.9	24.6	34.6	25.0	$16,090	$1,855	$1,727	$3,582	$10,224	$2,284	$12,508
Ladson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3321 Ladson Road	Ladson	29456	Berkeley County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 764-2225	893	58	15.4	100.0%	158 (17.7%)	410 (45.9%)	263 (29.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.2%)	10.2	597^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.4%		12.1	582^nd of 644 public elementary schools	9.6%	15	31.4	34.1	31.9	24.1	19.7	21.0	$14,499	$2,087	$1,191	$3,278	$9,219	$2,001	$11,221
Pinehurst Elementary	Public	1-5	7753 Northside Drive	North Charleston	29420	Dorchester County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 824-8728	690	68	10.1	100.0%	35 (5.1%)	126 (18.3%)	507 (73.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.6%)	9.2	608^th of 638 public elementary schools	4.7%		5.8	634^th of 644 public elementary schools	1.6%	26	20.0	25.7	30.5	25.6	28.5	23.6	$14,547	$2,474	$1,366	$3,839	$8,637	$2,070	$10,707
A. C. Corcoran Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8585 Vistavia Road	North Charleston	29406	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 764-2218	716	45	15.7	100.0%	69 (9.6%)	376 (52.5%)	199 (27.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (8.4%)	7.6	620^th of 638 public elementary schools	2.8%		7.6	624^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.1%	4	28.5	28.5	18.7	35.2	17.2	6.3	$15,766	$2,382	$1,185	$3,567	$10,069	$2,129	$12,199

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