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Delmae Heights Elementary

Summary:

Delmae Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, South Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Florence 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic performance.

Delmae Heights Elementary has a strong track record, with 63.4% of 3rd graders, 66.9% of 4th graders, and 62% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 60.2%, 57.5%, and 56.9%, respectively, and the state's 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%. In mathematics, the school also outperforms the district and state, with 58.6% of 3rd graders, 54.4% of 4th graders, and 47.4% of 5th graders proficient or better. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 55.5% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 41.2% and the state's 46.6%.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.98% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Delmae Heights Elementary has consistently high rankings for its African American and English Language Learner student subgroups, indicating effective strategies and support systems in place. The school's strong academic performance, coupled with its focus on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, make it a standout in the region, outperforming nearby schools like Carver Elementary and Lucy T. Davis Elementary, which have similar demographic profiles but lower overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1211 South Cashua Drive
       Florence, SC  29501

(843) 664-8448

District: Florence 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,534 Help


Students who attend Delmae Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henry L. Sneed Middle
    John W. Moore Middle
High:    West Florence High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  981

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.3%
White:
30.0%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Delmae Heights Elementary ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.96. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details Delmae Heights Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Florence 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delmae Heights Elementary is $11,534. 12 elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delmae Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Delmae Heights Elementary 199th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Delmae Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Florence 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence 01 27th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delmae Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.60 266th 542 50.9%
2004 55.02 272nd 550 50.5%
2005 47.29 329th 557 40.9%
2006 61.75 236th 559 57.8%
2007 69.37 159th 566 71.9%
2008 55.60 278th 577 51.8%
2009 47.86 329th 580 43.3%
2010 57.00 268th 589 54.5%
2011 52.62 318th 597 46.7%
2012 53.01 315th 594 47.0%
2013 75.00 129th 599 78.5%
2014 73.78 141st 630 77.6%
2015 73.05 112th 638 82.4%
2016 61.97 231st 619 62.7%
2017 71.75 161st 639 74.8%
2018 65.46 199th 624 68.1%
2019 63.05 229th 643 64.4%
2021 53.13 282nd 622 54.7%
2022 60.39 240th 625 61.6%
2023 70.26 185th 644 71.3%
2024 67.96 199th 638 68.8%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.62 8th 84 90.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.87 151st 588 74.3%
2019 62.79 216th 600 64.0%
2021 53.88 261st 580 55.0%
2022 58.34 244th 600 59.3%
2023 69.93 162nd 608 73.4%
2024 69.45 162nd 599 73.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 191st 570 66.5%
2019 62.70 216th 588 63.3%
2021 50.77 260th 554 53.1%
2022 54.76 256th 573 55.3%
2023 64.44 199th 580 65.7%
2024 63.46 200th 565 64.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.32 97th 189 48.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.88 64th 105 39.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.82 204th 571 64.3%
2019 59.28 240th 590 59.3%
2021 51.05 267th 561 52.4%
2022 62.16 219th 579 62.2%
2023 71.09 160th 582 72.5%
2024 67.91 177th 568 68.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.72 44th 412 89.3%
2019 87.70 22nd 421 94.8%
2021 77.72 38th 350 89.1%
2022 75.33 71st 393 81.9%
2023 78.42 53rd 394 86.5%
2024 81.76 36th 369 90.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Delmae Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 140th 457 69.4%
2019 56.42 217th 472 54.0%
2021 47.43 240th 439 45.3%
2022 61.62 172nd 455 62.2%
2023 77.54 96th 463 79.3%
2024 64.97 165th 441 62.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delmae Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 90 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1989 525 94 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 499 90 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 521 90 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1992 466 97 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 440 98 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 412 104 13 7 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 418 139 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 418 139 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 398 133 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 325 223 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1999 350 259 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 318 253 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 322 261 27 11 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 346 284 22 12 1 n/a n/a 6 671
2003 346 284 22 12 1 n/a n/a 6 671
2004 350 279 23 11 1 n/a n/a 4 668
2005 362 287 23 12 1 n/a n/a 16 701
2006 348 371 23 12 2 n/a n/a 16 772
2007 373 369 21 24 2 n/a n/a 0 789
2008 358 379 22 19 1 n/a n/a 12 791
2009 357 400 23 17 0 n/a n/a 21 818
2010 369 400 26 17 0 n/a n/a 23 835
2011 341 415 33 20 6 0 0 0 815
2012 331 417 32 17 4 2 0 0 803
2013 294 257 27 23 8 2 4 0 615
2014 278 272 31 24 7 4 8 0 624
2015 249 263 32 22 6 5 8 0 585
2016 243 268 29 22 1 3 16 0 582
2017 251 290 31 25 1 2 9 0 609
2018 272 322 39 38 2 2 12 0 687
2019 293 335 54 32 2 2 19 0 737
2020 282 313 41 51 0 1 60 0 748
2021 295 378 52 69 0 0 68 0 862
2022 291 422 53 86 1 0 75 0 928
2023 294 454 54 88 1 0 90 0 981

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 Delmae Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 29.2 21.3 n/a
1989 628 30.5 20.5 n/a
1990 605 31.1 19.4 n/a
1991 623 30.4 20.4 16.2
1992 579 29.5 19.6 20.2
1993 560 26.7 21.0 21.6
1994 539 30.5 17.7 26.7
1995 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
1996 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
1997 545 33.5 16.3 31.7
1998 564 33.5 16.8 44.3
1999 630 34.0 18.5 44
2000 600 37.0 16.2 44.3
2001 621 44.0 14.1 49.3
2002 671 42.0 16.0 52.2
2003 671 42.0 16.0 52.2
2004 668 43.0 15.5 51.1
2005 701 43.5 16.1 47.2
2006 772 48.0 16.1 46
2007 789 83.9 9.4 47.5
2008 791 52.0 15.2 53.3
2009 818 51.0 16.0 57.6
2010 835 52.0 16.0 100.5
2011 815 53.0 15.3 59.3
2012 803 49.0 16.3 62.8
2013 615 40.0 15.3 56.6
2014 624 39.0 16.0 58.2
2015 585 41.0 14.2 56.9
2016 582 41.0 14.1 54.3
2017 609 43.0 14.1 57.8
2018 687 45.0 15.2 53.9
2019 737 46.0 16.0 49.7
2020 748 46.0 16.2 45.7
2021 862 48.5 17.7 64.3
2022 928 57.0 16.2 62
2023 981 58.0 16.9 78

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 Delmae Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 622 29.2 21.3 n/a
1989 628 30.5 20.5 n/a
1990 605 31.1 19.4 n/a
1991 623 30.4 20.4 16.2
1992 579 29.5 19.6 20.2
1993 560 26.7 21.0 21.6
1994 539 30.5 17.7 26.7
1995 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
1996 574 32.5 17.7 22.8
1997 545 33.5 16.3 31.7
1998 564 33.5 16.8 44.3
1999 630 34.0 18.5 44
2000 600 37.0 16.2 44.3
2001 621 44.0 14.1 49.3
2002 671 42.0 16.0 52.2
2003 671 42.0 16.0 52.2
2004 668 43.0 15.5 51.1
2005 701 43.5 16.1 47.2
2006 772 48.0 16.1 46
2007 789 83.9 9.4 47.5
2008 791 52.0 15.2 53.3
2009 818 51.0 16.0 57.6
2010 835 52.0 16.0 100.5
2011 815 53.0 15.3 59.3
2012 803 49.0 16.3 62.8
2013 615 40.0 15.3 56.6
2014 624 39.0 16.0 58.2
2015 585 41.0 14.2 56.9
2016 582 41.0 14.1 54.3
2017 609 43.0 14.1 57.8
2018 687 45.0 15.2 53.9
2019 737 46.0 16.0 49.7
2020 748 46.0 16.2 45.7
2021 862 48.5 17.7 64.3
2022 928 57.0 16.2 62
2023 981 58.0 16.9 78

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Delmae Heights Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (5.6%) $124 (1.5%) $576 (7.1%) $6,438 (79.4%) $1,097 (13.5%) $7,535 (92.9%) $8,111
2020 $7,463 (42.6%) $1,449 (8.3%) $8,912 (50.9%) $7,253 (41.4%) $1,335 (7.6%) $8,589 (49.1%) $17,501
2021 $490 (4.8%) $136 (1.3%) $626 (6.1%) $7,720 (75.4%) $1,889 (18.5%) $9,609 (93.9%) $10,235
2022 $693 (6.4%) $1,092 (10.1%) $1,786 (16.6%) $7,780 (72.2%) $1,203 (11.2%) $8,983 (83.4%) $10,769
2023 $1,010 (8.8%) $1,429 (12.4%) $2,439 (21.1%) $7,915 (68.6%) $1,180 (10.2%) $9,095 (78.9%) $11,534

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delmae Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 644 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delmae Heights Elementary)54.568.2
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)48.456.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delmae Heights Elementary)5358.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)49.951.8
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Delmae Heights Elementary)53.555.5
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Florence 01)47.141.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delmae Heights Elementary)61.971.6
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)50.555.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delmae Heights Elementary)56.250
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)42.843.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students737981
 33.1%
African American335454
 35.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5454
Hispanic3288
 175%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White293294
 0.3%
Two or More Races1990
 373.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%78%
 28.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 981 students attended Delmae Heights Elementary.

Delmae Heights Elementary ranks 199th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Delmae Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry L. Sneed Middle
Middle : John W. Moore Middle
High : West Florence High

Students at Delmae Heights Elementary are 46% African American, 30% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian.


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