Waccamaw Elementary

1,047 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waccamaw Elementary School, located on Claridy Road in Conway, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Horry County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its pupils for future academic success while nurturing their curiosity and individual talents in a collaborative classroom setting.

Beyond its academic programming, Waccamaw Elementary plays an active role in the local Conway community, often serving as a hub for student and family engagement. The school places a high priority on building strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through various programs and initiatives, the school works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

1,047

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waccamaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	240
Black	185
Asian	7
Two or More	92
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
518 (49.5%)
Hispanic
240 (22.9%)
Black
185 (17.7%)
Two or More
92 (8.8%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)347-4684
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 177

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waccamaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	162
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	156
Grade 3	166
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	177

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waccamaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	501	47.9%
Male	546	52.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th