Waterway Elementary

700 Sandridge Road
Little River, SC 29566

912 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterway Elementary School, located at 700 Sandridge Road in Little River, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Horry County School District. Situated in a growing coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student curiosity. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on family involvement and community partnerships, which are essential to the school's mission of nurturing the "whole child." Through a variety of extracurricular activities, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum aligned with state standards, Waterway Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential. As part of a district committed to educational excellence, the school remains a focal point for families in the Little River area seeking a structured and enriching academic experience.

912

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	184
Black	162
Asian	12
Two or More	107
American Indian	6

White
441 (48.4%)
Hispanic
184 (20.2%)
Black
162 (17.8%)
Two or More
107 (11.7%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)

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)399-2204
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	912
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 49

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 160