Doby's Mill Elementary

1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Doby’s Mill Elementary School, located in Lugoff, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Kershaw County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a foundational approach to learning that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Doby’s Mill is often recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a significant role in the school’s daily operations and extracurricular culture. The campus works to integrate modern educational practices with a focus on character education and student engagement. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Lugoff community, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

607

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doby's Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	69
Black	133
Asian	4
Two or More	66
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (54.5%)
Black
133 (21.9%)
Hispanic
69 (11.4%)
Two or More
66 (10.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-4055
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 46

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 100