Doby's Bridge Elementary

Summary:

Doby's Bridge Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving 744 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the York 04 school district, which is ranked 1 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Doby's Bridge Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 76.8% of 3rd graders, 87.1% of 4th graders, and 88.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 10.62% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, and 4.57% African American students. Additionally, Doby's Bridge Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 10.48%, compared to Sugar Creek Elementary (40.13%) and Riverview Elementary (42.14%).

Despite its diverse student population, Doby's Bridge Elementary maintains exceptional academic performance across all student subgroups, and the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 suggests it is effectively allocating resources to support student learning. The school's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, makes it a standout among elementary schools in the region and a model for others to follow.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Dragon Way
       Fort Mill, SC  29715


(803) 835-5200

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,684 Help


Students who attend Doby's Bridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Banks Trail Middle
High:    Catawba Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  744

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Asian:
10.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


 See top rated South Carolina elementary schools

 Compare Doby's Bridge Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Doby's Bridge Elementary ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.56. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Asian (10.6%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Doby's Bridge Elementary is 14. 7 elementary schools in the York 04 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Doby's Bridge Elementary employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doby's Bridge Elementary is $11,684. 5 elementary schools in the York 04 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Doby's Bridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Doby's Bridge Elementary 17th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Doby's Bridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
White students:


York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Doby's Bridge Elementary?

Rank History for Doby's Bridge Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.46 7th 639 98.9%
2018 95.49 20th 624 96.8%
2019 94.55 19th 643 97.0%
2021 95.75 22nd 622 96.5%
2022 94.12 32nd 625 94.9%
2023 94.37 27th 644 95.8%
2024 95.56 17th 638 97.3%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.59 22nd 570 96.1%
2019 93.52 14th 588 97.6%
2021 94.56 26th 554 95.3%
2022 90.91 49th 573 91.4%
2023 89.30 49th 580 91.6%
2024 93.56 18th 565 96.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.28 33rd 147 77.6%
2022 54.00 80th 109 26.6%
2023 72.53 17th 105 83.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.61 15th 571 97.4%
2019 93.44 23rd 590 96.1%
2021 95.28 17th 561 97.0%
2022 94.68 21st 579 96.4%
2023 95.57 13th 582 97.8%
2024 95.75 15th 568 97.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.00 27th 457 94.1%
2019 86.53 45th 472 90.5%
2021 85.99 48th 439 89.1%
2022 81.26 68th 455 85.1%
2023 78.58 87th 463 81.2%
2024 86.01 39th 441 91.2%
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.

Doby's Bridge Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Doby's Bridge Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Doby's Bridge Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Doby's Bridge Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 424 19 4 13 1 2 18 0 481
2016 496 21 17 24 3 2 23 0 586
2017 615 43 25 45 2 2 33 0 765
2018 756 72 43 67 3 1 36 0 978
2019 783 71 55 74 2 1 34 0 1020
2020 794 70 58 77 1 1 50 0 1051
2021 500 34 50 38 0 0 31 0 653
2022 521 29 66 59 0 0 42 0 717
2023 526 34 79 61 1 0 43 0 744

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 481 34.0 14.1 5.6
2016 586 43.0 13.6 4.9
2017 765 47.5 16.1 4.7
2018 978 60.8 16.0 5.2
2019 1020 65.8 15.5 5.2
2020 1051 64.0 16.4 5.1
2021 653 46.0 14.1 4.1
2022 717 50.0 14.3 4.7
2023 744 53.0 14.0 10.5

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 481 34.0 14.1 5.6
2016 586 43.0 13.6 4.9
2017 765 47.5 16.1 4.7
2018 978 60.8 16.0 5.2
2019 1020 65.8 15.5 5.2
2020 1051 64.0 16.4 5.1
2021 653 46.0 14.1 4.1
2022 717 50.0 14.3 4.7
2023 744 53.0 14.0 10.5

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

Help

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 $136 (1.7%) $46 (0.6%) $182 (2.3%) $6,709 (83.9%) $1,101 (13.8%) $7,810 (97.7%) $7,992
2020 $99 (1.2%) $40 (0.5%) $138 (1.6%) $7,171 (85.3%) $1,099 (13.1%) $8,270 (98.4%) $8,408
2021 $265 (3.0%) $169 (1.9%) $434 (4.9%) $7,501 (84.9%) $896 (10.1%) $8,397 (95.1%) $8,832
2022 $607 (5.3%) $294 (2.6%) $902 (7.9%) $9,222 (81.2%) $1,236 (10.9%) $10,458 (92.1%) $11,360
2023 $405 (3.5%) $644 (5.5%) $1,049 (9.0%) $9,469 (81.0%) $1,166 (10.0%) $10,635 (91.0%) $11,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Doby's Bridge 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 19th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)77.882.8
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 04)70.174.2
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)83.780.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 04)7974.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Doby's Bridge Elementary)79.973.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade Science (York 04)75.173.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)72.381.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)7380
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)81.574.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 04)74.772.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)71.481.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)64.577.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)72.671.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 04)6866.7
 1.3%
   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 Students1020744
 27.1%
African American7134
 52.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5579
 43.6%
Hispanic7461
 17.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White783526
 32.8%
Two or More Races3443
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.2%10.5%
 5.3%


Schools Near Doby's Bridge Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Doby's Bridge Elementary

Students at Doby's Bridge Elementary are 71% White, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Doby's Bridge Elementary.

Students who attend Doby's Bridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Banks Trail Middle
High : Catawba Ridge High School

Yes! Doby's Bridge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.


Rate Doby's Bridge Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Doby's Bridge Elementary!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 32 milliseconds.