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Daisy Elementary

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Daisy Elementary is a public elementary school in Loris, South Carolina, serving 645 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Daisy Elementary has a diverse student population, with 43.88% White, 33.49% African American, and 12.71% Hispanic students. However, the school faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than nearby schools like Ocean Drive Elementary and Waterway Elementary. Academically, Daisy Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 265th out of 624 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 435th out of 619 in 2015-2016, and most recently ranking 315th out of 638 in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Daisy Elementary's academic achievement, especially in mathematics, is below average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Daisy Elementary's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 30.5%, compared to 50.9% at Riverside Elementary and 49.5% at Ocean Drive Elementary. While the school has relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into consistently strong student outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of Daisy Elementary's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2801 Red Bluff Road
       Loris, SC  29569

(843) 756-5136

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,946 Help


Students who attend Daisy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Loris Middle
High:    Loris High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
African American:
33.5%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Daisy Elementary ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 24th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Daisy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.9%), African American (33.5%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daisy Elementary is 15. 17 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daisy Elementary is $13,946, which is the 5th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Daisy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Daisy Elementary 315th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Daisy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Daisy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.91 284th 542 47.6%
2004 50.31 306th 550 44.4%
2005 61.19 231st 557 58.5%
2006 38.38 391st 559 30.1%
2007 37.28 406th 566 28.3%
2008 60.31 240th 577 58.4%
2009 46.85 339th 580 41.6%
2010 47.80 330th 589 44.0%
2011 53.28 310th 597 48.1%
2012 56.06 292nd 594 50.8%
2013 56.87 286th 599 52.3%
2014 38.56 423rd 630 32.9%
2015 32.75 454th 638 28.8%
2016 33.44 435th 619 29.7%
2017 37.01 403rd 639 36.9%
2018 55.51 265th 624 57.5%
2019 55.22 288th 643 55.2%
2021 49.84 307th 622 50.6%
2022 47.87 323rd 625 48.3%
2023 45.23 346th 644 46.3%
2024 50.10 315th 638 50.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.48 215th 588 63.4%
2019 63.21 213th 600 64.5%
2021 67.44 169th 580 70.9%
2022 60.13 228th 600 62.0%
2023 55.62 257th 608 57.7%
2024 59.16 239th 599 60.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 251st 570 56.0%
2019 61.25 224th 588 61.9%
2021 55.26 235th 554 57.6%
2022 50.89 277th 573 51.7%
2023 41.64 340th 580 41.4%
2024 42.31 339th 565 40.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.18 83rd 161 48.4%
2019 45.78 89th 189 52.9%
2021 32.84 85th 122 30.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.45 264th 571 53.8%
2019 45.91 332nd 590 43.7%
2021 40.37 332nd 561 40.8%
2022 43.80 330th 579 43.0%
2023 48.33 289th 582 50.3%
2024 56.12 252nd 568 55.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.99 241st 412 41.5%
2019 37.49 288th 421 31.6%
2021 50.39 156th 350 55.4%
2022 57.52 142nd 393 63.9%
2023 47.34 199th 394 49.5%
2024 55.15 151st 369 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Daisy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.49 197th 457 56.9%
2019 65.04 168th 472 64.4%
2021 44.56 254th 439 42.1%
2022 41.79 291st 455 36.0%
2023 40.29 296th 463 36.1%
2024 38.55 299th 441 32.2%
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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 Daisy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 292 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 208 292 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 254 331 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1991 259 311 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1992 256 311 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 253 297 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1994 235 317 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 261 303 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 261 303 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 302 310 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 319 304 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 334 322 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2000 315 328 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2001 318 333 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 288 297 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 288 297 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 293 295 0 18 1 n/a n/a 2 609
2005 284 285 1 21 0 n/a n/a 1 592
2006 288 270 0 26 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 275 243 2 35 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 274 254 2 35 3 n/a n/a 1 569
2009 288 244 0 39 4 n/a n/a 3 578
2010 286 228 0 41 3 n/a n/a 4 562
2011 297 223 0 42 1 0 26 0 589
2012 316 222 0 45 2 0 19 0 604
2013 308 234 0 48 0 0 24 0 614
2014 292 225 0 40 0 0 29 0 586
2015 301 234 0 37 1 0 39 0 612
2016 294 241 0 50 0 0 36 0 621
2017 273 248 0 52 0 0 35 0 608
2018 280 243 1 65 0 0 45 0 634
2019 269 225 1 63 0 0 54 0 612
2020 269 211 3 62 0 0 56 0 601
2021 270 183 3 71 2 0 49 0 578
2022 263 202 2 73 4 0 41 0 585
2023 283 216 2 82 4 0 58 0 645

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 Daisy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
1989 505 30.6 16.5 n/a
1990 599 36.3 16.5 n/a
1991 580 37.3 15.5 70.9
1992 575 38.9 14.7 75.5
1993 557 37.0 15.1 78.5
1994 555 35.0 15.9 79.1
1995 570 43.0 13.3 80.4
1996 570 43.0 13.3 80.4
1997 616 46.0 13.4 82.3
1998 629 44.0 14.3 90
1999 659 45.0 14.6 83.2
2000 652 48.0 13.6 84.2
2001 667 49.0 13.6 87.7
2002 602 42.6 14.1 87.4
2003 602 42.6 14.1 87.4
2004 609 43.0 14.2 87.5
2005 592 42.0 14.1 87.5
2006 587 48.0 12.2 87.9
2007 556 68.8 8.1 84.4
2008 569 46.0 12.4 82.7
2009 578 44.0 13.1 85.2
2010 562 38.0 14.7 83
2011 589 38.0 15.5 79.6
2012 604 40.0 15.1 79.3
2013 614 41.0 14.9 78.5
2014 586 41.0 14.2 76.3
2015 612 44.0 13.9 69.6
2016 621 43.0 14.4 79.5
2017 608 41.0 14.8 100
2018 634 42.0 15.0 100
2019 612 43.0 14.2 100
2020 601 44.0 13.6 100
2021 578 43.0 13.4 100
2022 585 45.0 13.0 100
2023 645 43.0 15.0 100

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 Daisy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 30.6 16.7 n/a
1989 505 30.6 16.5 n/a
1990 599 36.3 16.5 n/a
1991 580 37.3 15.5 70.9
1992 575 38.9 14.7 75.5
1993 557 37.0 15.1 78.5
1994 555 35.0 15.9 79.1
1995 570 43.0 13.3 80.4
1996 570 43.0 13.3 80.4
1997 616 46.0 13.4 82.3
1998 629 44.0 14.3 90
1999 659 45.0 14.6 83.2
2000 652 48.0 13.6 84.2
2001 667 49.0 13.6 87.7
2002 602 42.6 14.1 87.4
2003 602 42.6 14.1 87.4
2004 609 43.0 14.2 87.5
2005 592 42.0 14.1 87.5
2006 587 48.0 12.2 87.9
2007 556 68.8 8.1 84.4
2008 569 46.0 12.4 82.7
2009 578 44.0 13.1 85.2
2010 562 38.0 14.7 83
2011 589 38.0 15.5 79.6
2012 604 40.0 15.1 79.3
2013 614 41.0 14.9 78.5
2014 586 41.0 14.2 76.3
2015 612 44.0 13.9 69.6
2016 621 43.0 14.4 79.5
2017 608 41.0 14.8 100
2018 634 42.0 15.0 100
2019 612 43.0 14.2 100
2020 601 44.0 13.6 100
2021 578 43.0 13.4 100
2022 585 45.0 13.0 100
2023 645 43.0 15.0 100

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 Daisy 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 $1,554 (13.3%) $363 (3.1%) $1,917 (16.4%) $8,603 (73.6%) $1,173 (10.0%) $9,776 (83.6%) $11,693
2020 $1,428 (11.9%) $402 (3.3%) $1,830 (15.2%) $9,059 (75.3%) $1,139 (9.5%) $10,198 (84.8%) $12,029
2021 $1,708 (13.5%) $374 (3.0%) $2,082 (16.5%) $9,501 (75.1%) $1,071 (8.5%) $10,571 (83.5%) $12,653
2022 $1,917 (14.6%) $807 (6.1%) $2,724 (20.7%) $9,292 (70.6%) $1,146 (8.7%) $10,438 (79.3%) $13,161
2023 $1,926 (13.8%) $613 (4.4%) $2,539 (18.2%) $10,212 (73.2%) $1,195 (8.6%) $11,407 (81.8%) $13,946

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Daisy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 644 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Daisy Elementary)53.362.5
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)57.760.7
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Daisy Elementary)72.663.5
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Daisy Elementary)48.931.6
 17.3%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Daisy Elementary)46.644.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)58.262
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Daisy Elementary)60.232.6
 27.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Daisy Elementary)3344
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)44.760.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Daisy Elementary)42.342
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)56.751.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students612645
 5.4%
African American225216
 4%
American Indian04
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic6382
 30.2%
Pacific Islander00
White269283
 5.2%
Two or More Races5458
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daisy Elementary

Daisy Elementary ranks 315th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Daisy Elementary are 44% White, 33% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Daisy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Loris Middle
High : Loris High

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended Daisy Elementary.


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