Wateree Elementary

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wateree Elementary School, located in Lugoff, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kershaw County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. The faculty and staff strive to implement a curriculum that meets state standards while integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare young learners for future educational transitions.

Beyond its core academics, Wateree Elementary plays an active role in the local Lugoff community, serving as a hub for student development and family engagement. The school typically encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed. By prioritizing a positive school culture and inclusive classroom settings, Wateree Elementary aims to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its students.

688

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wateree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	60
Black	113
Asian	8
Two or More	86
American Indian	1

White
420 (61.0%)
Black
113 (16.4%)
Two or More
86 (12.5%)
Hispanic
60 (8.7%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-8018
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 65

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wateree Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wateree Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	51.7%
Male	332	48.3%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th