Palmetto Bays Elementary

Summary:

Palmetto Bays Elementary is a public elementary school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 594 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.

Palmetto Bays Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 43.43% White, 14.98% African American, 33.5% Hispanic, 1.68% Asian, and 5.89% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary (63.52% White) and Forestbrook Elementary (69.47% White). While the school's overall academic performance is slightly below the district and state averages, its performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students is notably stronger, ranking in the top 29 and 21 out of 115 and 79 elementary schools in the state, respectively.

Palmetto Bays Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, significantly higher than nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary (68.41%) and Forestbrook Elementary (66.97%). The school also has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,567 in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Palmetto Bays Elementary may have unique challenges and opportunities to address the specific needs of its diverse student population and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8900 Highway 544
       Myrtle Beach, SC  29588


(843) 236-6200

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,567 Help


Students who attend Palmetto Bays Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Black Water Middle
High:    Carolina Forest High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
33.5%
African American:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmetto Bays Elementary ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 18th 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 63.39. (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 Palmetto Bays Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Horry 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Bays Elementary is $12,567, which is the 12th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmetto Bays Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto Bays Elementary 225th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Palmetto Bays Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Horry 01:

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


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Rank History for Palmetto Bays Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.92 117th 542 78.4%
2004 82.04 69th 550 87.5%
2005 75.81 108th 557 80.6%
2006 65.75 191st 559 65.8%
2007 60.44 234th 566 58.7%
2008 60.57 239th 577 58.6%
2009 63.00 218th 580 62.4%
2010 64.46 202nd 589 65.7%
2011 69.69 174th 597 70.9%
2012 73.41 138th 594 76.8%
2013 78.52 101st 599 83.1%
2014 67.95 190th 630 69.8%
2015 52.84 281st 638 56.0%
2016 56.47 259th 619 58.2%
2017 63.81 213th 639 66.7%
2018 69.06 170th 624 72.8%
2019 70.63 179th 643 72.2%
2021 59.86 241st 622 61.3%
2022 61.72 230th 625 63.2%
2023 65.84 213th 644 66.9%
2024 63.39 225th 638 64.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 23rd 82 72.0%
2019 76.84 20th 104 80.8%
2021 67.45 29th 84 65.5%
2022 66.68 24th 84 71.4%
2024 67.24 21st 79 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 80th 588 86.4%
2019 80.32 79th 600 86.8%
2021 79.09 98th 580 83.1%
2022 79.39 99th 600 83.5%
2023 82.77 73rd 608 88.0%
2024 79.25 92nd 599 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.48 146th 570 74.4%
2019 72.42 152nd 588 74.1%
2021 51.40 254th 554 54.2%
2022 57.62 237th 573 58.6%
2023 62.98 206th 580 64.5%
2024 59.43 224th 565 60.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.07 98th 189 48.1%
2021 32.60 86th 122 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.37 198th 571 65.3%
2019 65.87 199th 590 66.3%
2021 62.18 198th 561 64.7%
2022 61.86 221st 579 61.8%
2023 64.56 201st 582 65.5%
2024 62.86 207th 568 63.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.77 50th 394 87.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.93 29th 104 72.1%
2019 80.79 18th 116 84.5%
2021 73.49 18th 86 79.1%
2022 75.89 24th 115 79.1%
2023 84.44 15th 115 87.0%
2024 67.78 29th 115 74.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Palmetto Bays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.38 168th 457 63.2%
2019 62.17 183rd 472 61.2%
2021 45.48 250th 439 43.1%
2022 51.17 242nd 455 46.8%
2023 52.24 240th 463 48.2%
2024 61.43 181st 441 59.0%
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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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Bays Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 407 42 4 21 6 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 407 42 4 21 6 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 369 37 4 29 2 n/a n/a 3 444
2005 427 127 7 53 7 n/a n/a 2 623
2006 466 131 9 67 6 n/a n/a 3 682
2007 487 151 13 84 4 n/a n/a 0 739
2008 464 139 15 84 5 n/a n/a 6 713
2009 419 144 11 92 7 n/a n/a 6 679
2010 424 120 11 95 7 n/a n/a 8 665
2011 387 103 4 71 2 3 4 0 574
2012 333 97 3 80 3 1 14 0 531
2013 348 97 5 112 4 0 23 0 589
2014 323 120 7 123 4 0 22 0 599
2015 324 108 6 142 4 0 13 0 597
2016 311 107 7 160 3 0 26 0 614
2017 305 101 8 182 3 0 35 0 634
2018 305 94 8 187 5 0 34 0 633
2019 279 86 5 196 6 0 30 0 602
2020 277 103 6 195 7 0 27 0 615
2021 236 94 7 197 4 0 24 0 562
2022 265 85 7 204 4 0 31 0 596
2023 258 89 10 199 3 0 35 0 594

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Bays Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 480 30.6 15.7 56.9
2003 480 30.6 15.7 56.9
2004 444 32.0 13.9 59.2
2005 623 43.5 14.3 64.1
2006 682 47.5 14.4 62.4
2007 739 84.7 8.7 63.3
2008 713 47.4 15.0 62.9
2009 679 46.4 14.6 66.9
2010 665 45.0 14.7 71.7
2011 574 41.0 14.0 73.7
2012 531 44.0 12.0 78.7
2013 589 45.0 13.0 79.5
2014 599 43.0 13.9 76.5
2015 597 44.0 13.5 68.2
2016 614 43.0 14.2 74.1
2017 634 43.0 14.7 100
2018 633 43.0 14.7 100
2019 602 41.0 14.6 100
2020 615 41.0 15.0 100
2021 562 41.0 13.7 100
2022 596 41.0 14.5 100
2023 594 43.0 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 Palmetto Bays Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 480 30.6 15.7 56.9
2003 480 30.6 15.7 56.9
2004 444 32.0 13.9 59.2
2005 623 43.5 14.3 64.1
2006 682 47.5 14.4 62.4
2007 739 84.7 8.7 63.3
2008 713 47.4 15.0 62.9
2009 679 46.4 14.6 66.9
2010 665 45.0 14.7 71.7
2011 574 41.0 14.0 73.7
2012 531 44.0 12.0 78.7
2013 589 45.0 13.0 79.5
2014 599 43.0 13.9 76.5
2015 597 44.0 13.5 68.2
2016 614 43.0 14.2 74.1
2017 634 43.0 14.7 100
2018 633 43.0 14.7 100
2019 602 41.0 14.6 100
2020 615 41.0 15.0 100
2021 562 41.0 13.7 100
2022 596 41.0 14.5 100
2023 594 43.0 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 Palmetto Bays 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 $1,594 (14.4%) $384 (3.5%) $1,978 (17.9%) $8,014 (72.4%) $1,072 (9.7%) $9,086 (82.1%) $11,064
2020 $1,461 (12.8%) $358 (3.1%) $1,819 (15.9%) $8,530 (74.8%) $1,057 (9.3%) $9,587 (84.1%) $11,406
2021 $1,497 (13.3%) $436 (3.9%) $1,933 (17.1%) $8,396 (74.4%) $956 (8.5%) $9,351 (82.9%) $11,284
2022 $1,745 (14.3%) $865 (7.1%) $2,610 (21.4%) $8,458 (69.5%) $1,105 (9.1%) $9,563 (78.6%) $12,173
2023 $2,006 (16.0%) $604 (4.8%) $2,609 (20.8%) $8,861 (70.5%) $1,097 (8.7%) $9,958 (79.2%) $12,567

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Bays Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Bays Elementary)57.658.1
 0.5%
   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 (Palmetto Bays Elementary)73.960.5
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Palmetto Bays Elementary)69.557.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Bays Elementary)54.957.9
 3%
   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 (Palmetto Bays Elementary)59.861.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Bays Elementary)37.158.4
 21.3%
   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 (Palmetto Bays Elementary)52.539.3
 13.2%
   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 Students602594
 1.3%
African American8689
 3.5%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic196199
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White279258
 7.5%
Two or More Races3035
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Palmetto Bays Elementary are 43% White, 34% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Palmetto Bays Elementary ranks 225th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Palmetto Bays Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black Water Middle
High : Carolina Forest High

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Palmetto Bays Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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