Dewey-Carter Elementary

Summary:

Dewey-Carter Elementary is a public elementary school in Effingham, South Carolina, serving 583 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Florence 01 school district, which is ranked 27th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Dewey-Carter Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.82% White, 43.57% African American, 8.92% Hispanic, and 6.35% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance on subgroup metrics is mixed, with African American students ranking relatively well, but White students, low socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students performing lower. The school has a higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support for students.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Florence 01 district, Dewey-Carter Elementary generally performs below the district averages in academic proficiency, with the exception of its performance for African American students. Schools like Carver Elementary and Royall Elementary, which have higher overall academic proficiency rates, provide a useful benchmark for Dewey-Carter Elementary to strive towards. Additionally, the school's consistent low performance and high poverty rates among its student population may contribute to the academic challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4937 South Irby Street
       Effingham, SC  29541


(843) 664-8479

District: Florence 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,974 Help


Students who attend Dewey-Carter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southside Middle
High:    South Florence High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.6%
White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dewey-Carter Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6th 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 54.82. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dewey-Carter Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Florence 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewey-Carter Elementary is $12,974. 8 elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dewey-Carter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewey-Carter Elementary 284th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dewey-Carter 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 Dewey-Carter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.36 425th 542 21.6%
2004 22.90 469th 550 14.7%
2005 26.25 452nd 557 18.9%
2006 26.82 453rd 559 19.0%
2007 29.13 454th 566 19.8%
2008 37.24 409th 577 29.1%
2009 32.23 433rd 580 25.3%
2010 39.00 399th 589 32.3%
2011 31.88 459th 597 23.1%
2012 38.84 409th 594 31.1%
2013 34.90 428th 599 28.5%
2014 39.87 415th 630 34.1%
2015 36.67 415th 638 35.0%
2016 33.97 426th 619 31.2%
2017 33.80 432nd 639 32.4%
2018 24.95 475th 624 23.9%
2019 31.75 441st 643 31.4%
2021 36.81 391st 622 37.1%
2022 44.64 342nd 625 45.3%
2023 36.12 414th 644 35.7%
2024 54.82 284th 638 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 408th 588 30.6%
2019 38.23 389th 600 35.2%
2021 42.16 348th 580 40.0%
2022 53.21 285th 600 52.5%
2023 40.22 374th 608 38.5%
2024 61.74 220th 599 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 449th 570 21.2%
2019 36.71 394th 588 33.0%
2021 43.80 308th 554 44.4%
2022 48.08 290th 573 49.4%
2023 32.26 401st 580 30.9%
2024 60.52 220th 565 61.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.95 109th 161 32.3%
2019 31.93 131st 189 30.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.00 92nd 105 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.96 448th 571 21.5%
2019 26.60 445th 590 24.6%
2021 28.17 408th 561 27.3%
2022 39.93 354th 579 38.9%
2023 37.06 367th 582 36.9%
2024 45.22 312th 568 45.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 302nd 412 26.7%
2019 41.46 264th 421 37.3%
2021 36.16 236th 350 32.6%
2022 54.22 163rd 393 58.5%
2023 51.73 175th 394 55.6%
2024 64.82 104th 369 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dewey-Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.49 432nd 457 5.5%
2019 22.59 390th 472 17.4%
2021 36.25 295th 439 32.8%
2022 44.28 279th 455 38.7%
2023 25.55 377th 463 18.6%
2024 45.96 262nd 441 40.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dewey-Carter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 560 251 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1989 574 258 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 540 255 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1991 560 260 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1992 530 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1993 516 259 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 511 264 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1995 497 242 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1996 497 242 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1997 781 250 0 0 0 n/a n/a -250 781
1998 302 424 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 310 398 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2000 371 409 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2001 372 389 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2002 397 323 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2003 397 323 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2004 367 328 2 14 1 n/a n/a 1 713
2005 379 344 2 14 1 n/a n/a 3 743
2006 385 337 3 15 1 n/a n/a 2 743
2007 373 352 1 18 3 n/a n/a 0 747
2008 378 318 1 20 1 n/a n/a 1 719
2009 358 287 0 21 0 n/a n/a 1 667
2010 350 322 0 23 1 n/a n/a 3 699
2011 380 356 2 22 1 0 8 0 769
2012 396 398 2 30 0 0 15 0 841
2013 372 396 2 35 0 0 14 0 819
2014 362 361 3 33 0 0 10 0 769
2015 374 374 3 36 1 0 20 0 808
2016 375 369 2 47 3 0 26 0 822
2017 352 351 1 44 2 1 23 0 774
2018 339 373 1 45 2 1 27 0 788
2019 321 392 1 50 1 1 20 0 786
2020 313 331 0 55 0 0 43 0 742
2021 277 291 0 54 0 0 40 0 662
2022 271 277 1 60 1 0 40 0 650
2023 238 254 0 52 2 0 37 0 583

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 Dewey-Carter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 39.4 20.5 n/a
1989 839 40.7 20.6 n/a
1990 802 41.6 19.2 n/a
1991 825 36.9 22.3 35
1992 766 40.4 18.9 39.9
1993 775 40.0 19.4 37.8
1994 775 40.0 19.4 42.2
1995 739 38.0 19.4 36.1
1996 739 38.0 19.4 36.1
1997 781 43.0 18.2 43.2
1998 726 42.5 17.1 54.3
1999 708 43.0 16.5 16.5
2000 782 44.0 17.8 63.3
2001 775 47.0 16.5 63.2
2002 736 42.0 17.5 59.8
2003 736 42.0 17.5 59.8
2004 713 43.0 16.6 68.8
2005 743 45.0 16.5 65.5
2006 743 46.0 16.2 68.7
2007 747 75.0 10.0 69.3
2008 719 47.0 15.3 72.7
2009 667 45.0 14.8 72.1
2010 699 44.0 15.8 74.9
2011 769 43.0 17.8 68.1
2012 841 47.0 17.8 78.8
2013 819 49.0 16.7 79.4
2014 769 50.0 15.3 81.3
2015 808 51.0 15.8 74.4
2016 822 50.0 16.4 81.6
2017 774 51.0 15.1 100
2018 788 53.0 14.8 100
2019 786 50.0 15.7 79.5
2020 742 52.0 14.2 100
2021 662 52.0 12.7 100
2022 650 47.0 13.8 100
2023 583 42.0 13.8 100

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 Dewey-Carter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 39.4 20.5 n/a
1989 839 40.7 20.6 n/a
1990 802 41.6 19.2 n/a
1991 825 36.9 22.3 35
1992 766 40.4 18.9 39.9
1993 775 40.0 19.4 37.8
1994 775 40.0 19.4 42.2
1995 739 38.0 19.4 36.1
1996 739 38.0 19.4 36.1
1997 781 43.0 18.2 43.2
1998 726 42.5 17.1 54.3
1999 708 43.0 16.5 16.5
2000 782 44.0 17.8 63.3
2001 775 47.0 16.5 63.2
2002 736 42.0 17.5 59.8
2003 736 42.0 17.5 59.8
2004 713 43.0 16.6 68.8
2005 743 45.0 16.5 65.5
2006 743 46.0 16.2 68.7
2007 747 75.0 10.0 69.3
2008 719 47.0 15.3 72.7
2009 667 45.0 14.8 72.1
2010 699 44.0 15.8 74.9
2011 769 43.0 17.8 68.1
2012 841 47.0 17.8 78.8
2013 819 49.0 16.7 79.4
2014 769 50.0 15.3 81.3
2015 808 51.0 15.8 74.4
2016 822 50.0 16.4 81.6
2017 774 51.0 15.1 100
2018 788 53.0 14.8 100
2019 786 50.0 15.7 79.5
2020 742 52.0 14.2 100
2021 662 52.0 12.7 100
2022 650 47.0 13.8 100
2023 583 42.0 13.8 100

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 Dewey-Carter 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 $424 (5.7%) $216 (2.9%) $640 (8.6%) $5,645 (76.1%) $1,135 (15.3%) $6,780 (91.4%) $7,420
2020 $7,134 (41.6%) $1,546 (9.0%) $8,679 (50.6%) $7,194 (41.9%) $1,287 (7.5%) $8,482 (49.4%) $17,161
2021 $582 (5.5%) $158 (1.5%) $740 (7.0%) $8,275 (78.3%) $1,558 (14.7%) $9,832 (93.0%) $10,572
2022 $939 (7.6%) $966 (7.8%) $1,905 (15.5%) $9,333 (75.7%) $1,087 (8.8%) $10,421 (84.6%) $12,325
2023 $1,141 (8.8%) $1,306 (10.1%) $2,447 (18.9%) $9,350 (72.1%) $1,178 (9.1%) $10,528 (81.1%) $12,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewey-Carter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 441st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dewey-Carter Elementary)41.945.9
 4%
   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 (Dewey-Carter Elementary)55.242.5
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)49.951.8
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Dewey-Carter Elementary)49.537.5
 12%
   4th Grade Science (Florence 01)47.141.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey-Carter Elementary)42.556.9
 14.4%
   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 (Dewey-Carter Elementary)45.535.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)42.843.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey-Carter Elementary)20.739
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)37.353.2
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dewey-Carter Elementary)29.734.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)37.539.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Dewey-Carter Elementary)26.831.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade Science (Florence 01)48.536.4
 12.1%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.145.6
 1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dewey-Carter Elementary)2237.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)42.643.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.145.1
 4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dewey-Carter Elementary)34.128.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)41.326
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.935.8
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students786583
 25.8%
African American392254
 35.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5052
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White321238
 25.9%
Two or More Races2037
 85%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.5%100%
 20.5%


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Students who attend Dewey-Carter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southside Middle
High : South Florence High

Students at Dewey-Carter Elementary are 44% African American, 41% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Dewey-Carter Elementary.

Dewey-Carter Elementary ranks 284th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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