William Memorial Elementary

Summary:

William Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint George, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 574. The school is part of the Dorchester 04 school district, which is ranked 64 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William Memorial Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.51% White, 40.94% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 157 and 411 out of 622-644 elementary schools in South Carolina. However, the school has shown relatively stronger performance in specific subject areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased significantly, from $10,755 in 2018-2019 to $19,206 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Clay Hill Elementary and Harleyville Elementary, William Memorial Elementary has a more diverse student population and generally outperforms these schools in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, all of the nearby schools, including William Memorial Elementary, serve economically disadvantaged communities with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 290 South Metts Street
       Saint George, SC  29477


(843) 563-3231

District: Dorchester 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,206 Help


Students who attend William Memorial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    St. George Middle
High:    Woodland High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
42.2%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Memorial Elementary ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details William Memorial Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dorchester 04 School District. Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (42.2%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dorchester 04 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Memorial Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Memorial Elementary is $19,206, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dorchester 04 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Memorial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks William Memorial Elementary 313th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See William Memorial Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dorchester 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester 04 64th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Memorial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.89 325th 542 40.0%
2004 62.04 216th 550 60.7%
2005 62.24 227th 557 59.2%
2006 67.37 178th 559 68.2%
2007 50.97 305th 566 46.1%
2008 51.87 313th 577 45.8%
2009 55.58 275th 580 52.6%
2010 64.85 198th 589 66.4%
2011 66.02 196th 597 67.2%
2012 72.24 145th 594 75.6%
2013 67.65 185th 599 69.1%
2014 72.18 157th 630 75.1%
2015 62.72 199th 638 68.8%
2016 64.34 213th 619 65.6%
2017 68.14 184th 639 71.2%
2018 64.19 212th 624 66.0%
2019 59.97 255th 643 60.3%
2021 34.21 411th 622 33.9%
2022 42.89 354th 625 43.4%
2023 49.44 321st 644 50.2%
2024 50.30 313th 638 50.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 170th 588 71.1%
2019 66.07 195th 600 67.5%
2021 28.38 428th 580 26.2%
2022 42.01 351st 600 41.5%
2023 48.30 303rd 608 50.2%
2024 49.68 302nd 599 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.59 216th 570 62.1%
2019 58.89 240th 588 59.2%
2021 36.38 354th 554 36.1%
2022 41.18 338th 573 41.0%
2023 41.45 341st 580 41.2%
2024 39.14 355th 565 37.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.35 72nd 161 55.3%
2019 41.03 100th 189 47.1%
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Rank History for Male students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 202nd 571 64.6%
2019 56.21 261st 590 55.8%
2021 28.11 409th 561 27.1%
2022 41.52 344th 579 40.6%
2023 54.40 257th 582 55.8%
2024 57.32 242nd 568 57.4%
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Rank History for African American students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.83 61st 412 85.2%
2019 65.91 118th 421 72.0%
2021 28.68 270th 350 22.9%
2022 44.93 209th 393 46.8%
2023 68.86 88th 394 77.7%
2024 48.38 182nd 369 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at William Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.50 188th 457 58.9%
2019 55.51 221st 472 53.2%
2021 24.69 352nd 439 19.8%
2022 38.63 299th 455 34.3%
2023 40.88 290th 463 37.4%
2024 50.68 235th 441 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William Memorial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 246 546 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 797
2001 240 480 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 238 438 3 1 8 n/a n/a 0 688
2003 238 438 3 1 8 n/a n/a 0 688
2004 239 430 5 4 11 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 241 413 6 8 5 n/a n/a 1 674
2006 248 401 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 254 384 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 275 358 5 13 2 n/a n/a 2 655
2009 263 376 6 6 4 n/a n/a 2 657
2010 270 355 6 11 3 n/a n/a 3 648
2011 329 375 2 13 3 0 1 0 723
2012 317 329 5 7 2 0 19 0 679
2013 318 325 7 6 2 1 18 0 677
2014 340 326 7 11 1 1 20 0 706
2015 336 324 8 17 8 0 25 0 718
2016 362 327 6 24 5 0 30 0 754
2017 355 318 3 27 7 0 32 0 742
2018 376 305 3 16 7 0 28 0 735
2019 357 283 4 15 8 0 40 0 707
2020 321 279 4 22 8 0 44 0 678
2021 256 252 3 20 4 0 40 0 575
2022 237 222 3 22 4 0 36 38 562
2023 244 235 4 21 3 1 36 30 574
2024 257 252 9 32 2 2 43 0 597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 797 46.0 17.3 76
2001 727 50.0 14.5 78
2002 688 52.0 13.2 74
2003 688 52.0 13.2 74
2004 689 48.0 14.4 75
2005 674 47.0 14.3 74.1
2006 661 48.0 13.8 73.7
2007 655 72.0 9.1 71.5
2008 655 46.0 14.2 63.4
2009 657 47.0 14.0 57.3
2010 648 45.0 14.4 75.5
2011 723 45.0 16.0 77.7
2012 679 45.0 15.0 76.9
2013 677 44.0 15.3 77.5
2014 706 45.0 15.6 69
2015 718 47.0 15.2 79.4
2016 754 49.0 15.3 80.2
2017 742 50.0 14.8 100
2018 735 51.0 14.4 100
2019 707 50.0 14.1 100
2020 678 49.0 13.8 100
2021 575 49.0 11.7 100
2022 562 46.0 12.2 100
2023 574 49.0 11.7 100
2024 597 46.0 12.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Memorial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 797 46.0 17.3 76
2001 727 50.0 14.5 78
2002 688 52.0 13.2 74
2003 688 52.0 13.2 74
2004 689 48.0 14.4 75
2005 674 47.0 14.3 74.1
2006 661 48.0 13.8 73.7
2007 655 72.0 9.1 71.5
2008 655 46.0 14.2 63.4
2009 657 47.0 14.0 57.3
2010 648 45.0 14.4 75.5
2011 723 45.0 16.0 77.7
2012 679 45.0 15.0 76.9
2013 677 44.0 15.3 77.5
2014 706 45.0 15.6 69
2015 718 47.0 15.2 79.4
2016 754 49.0 15.3 80.2
2017 742 50.0 14.8 100
2018 735 51.0 14.4 100
2019 707 50.0 14.1 100
2020 678 49.0 13.8 100
2021 575 49.0 11.7 100
2022 562 46.0 12.2 100
2023 574 49.0 11.7 100
2024 597 46.0 12.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William Memorial Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $817 (7.6%) $512 (4.8%) $1,329 (12.4%) $8,005 (74.4%) $1,421 (13.2%) $9,426 (87.6%) $10,755
2020 $928 (7.8%) $511 (4.3%) $1,438 (12.0%) $8,898 (74.5%) $1,603 (13.4%) $10,501 (87.9%) $11,940
2021 $928 (7.8%) $667 (5.6%) $1,595 (13.4%) $8,903 (75.0%) $1,375 (11.6%) $10,278 (86.6%) $11,873
2023 $1,311 (6.8%) $3,948 (20.6%) $5,259 (27.4%) $12,134 (63.2%) $1,813 (9.4%) $13,947 (72.6%) $19,206

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Memorial Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 321st of 644 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William Memorial Elementary)51.537.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)43.934.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Memorial Elementary)74.243.3
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)60.536
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (William Memorial Elementary)61.456.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Dorchester 04)56.848.8
 8%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Memorial Elementary)49.157.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)46.748.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Memorial Elementary)45.650
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)43.842.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Memorial Elementary)4250.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester 04)32.840.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Memorial Elementary)39.845.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester 04)38.435.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students707574
 18.8%
African American283235
 17%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian44
Hispanic1521
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White357244
 31.7%
Two or More Races4036
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend William Memorial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. George Middle
High : Woodland High

In the 2023-24 school year, 597 students attended William Memorial Elementary.

William Memorial Elementary ranks 313th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at William Memorial Elementary are 43% White, 42% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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