Waccamaw Elementary
543 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Waccamaw Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Georgetown County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, placing a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Known for its focus on the "whole child," the school encourages active student participation through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to build both confidence and a sense of community.
Situated in a region that balances coastal charm with a tight-knit residential atmosphere, Waccamaw Elementary benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty. The school staff is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a nurturing culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By promoting a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment, Waccamaw Elementary strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
Situated in a region that balances coastal charm with a tight-knit residential atmosphere, Waccamaw Elementary benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty. The school staff is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a nurturing culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By promoting a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment, Waccamaw Elementary strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
543
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 396 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 80 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White396 (72.9%)
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Black80 (14.7%)
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Hispanic35 (6.4%)
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Two or More24 (4.4%)
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Asian5 (0.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | Georgetown 01 |
| Phone: | (843)237-4233 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 543 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
43
Kindergarten
119
Grade 1
136
Grade 2
112
Grade 3
133
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 43 |
| Kindergarten | 119 |
| Grade 1 | 136 |
| Grade 2 | 112 |
| Grade 3 | 133 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 247 | 45.5% |
| Male | 296 | 54.5% |
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