Waccamaw Elementary

Public PK, KG-3

 1364 Waverly Road
       Pawleys Island, SC  29585


(843) 237-4233

District: Georgetown 01

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,155 Help


Students who attend Waccamaw Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Waccamaw Intermediate
    Waccamaw Middle
High:    Waccamaw High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
African American:
17.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Waccamaw Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (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 Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), African American (17.4%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary is 14.4, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Georgetown 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Waccamaw Elementary employs 37.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waccamaw Elementary is $14,155. 6 elementary schools in the Georgetown 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waccamaw Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Georgetown 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgetown 01 44th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waccamaw Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.19 29th 542 94.6%
2004 79.28 91st 550 83.5%
2005 83.50 61st 557 89.0%
2006 84.97 51st 559 90.9%
2007 82.45 67th 566 88.2%
2008 83.29 52nd 577 91.0%
2009 85.34 48th 580 91.7%
2010 78.52 108th 589 81.7%
2011 77.42 104th 597 82.6%
2012 77.26 108th 594 81.8%
2013 71.31 153rd 599 74.5%
2014 73.79 140th 630 77.8%
2015 65.66 169th 638 73.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2016

Open Quote WES has a great deal of Parent-Teacher-Student activities. STEAM is seen throughout the school. Teachers write grants, help PTA earn money, solicit donations and have school-wide fundraisers in order to obtain computers, Ipads, newest books, materials... to give each child the materials they do to meet their optimal learning skills. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waccamaw Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 350 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1989 447 357 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 809
1990 535 355 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1991 425 275 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 445 292 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 492 295 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 528 291 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1995 606 285 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1996 606 285 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1997 606 260 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 874
1998 624 266 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 898
1999 666 261 3 0 7 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 711 281 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1001
2001 655 275 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 940
2002 564 239 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 826
2003 564 239 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 826
2004 635 230 13 13 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2005 690 234 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 962
2006 730 221 19 27 1 n/a n/a 0 998
2007 763 214 17 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2008 782 213 13 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
2009 494 148 6 24 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2010 488 149 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2011 540 160 5 18 0 2 0 0 725
2012 534 136 5 16 0 3 1 0 695
2013 498 146 3 17 2 2 3 0 671
2014 490 163 3 14 3 2 0 0 675
2015 474 193 3 14 2 1 1 0 688
2016 455 169 5 12 0 1 2 0 644
2017 387 141 6 16 0 0 0 0 550
2018 387 137 5 15 1 0 2 0 547
2019 398 120 2 16 1 0 1 0 538
2020 415 115 2 20 1 1 9 0 563
2021 289 112 4 25 2 1 0 0 433
2022 320 106 7 26 1 0 1 0 461
2023 374 90 6 32 1 0 16 0 519
2024 380 94 6 37 1 0 22 0 540

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 Waccamaw Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 45.2 16.8 n/a
1989 809 45.4 17.8 n/a
1990 891 42.7 20.8 n/a
1991 708 38.8 18.2 37
1992 744 42.8 17.3 33.1
1993 790 44.0 18.0 33.5
1994 823 46.0 17.9 39.7
1995 893 54.0 16.5 30.5
1996 893 54.0 16.5 30.5
1997 874 57.0 15.3 30.4
1998 898 57.0 15.8 26.4
1999 937 61.0 15.4 28.9
2000 1001 66.0 15.2 24.9
2001 940 66.0 14.2 31.7
2002 826 56.0 14.8 31.1
2003 826 56.0 14.8 31.1
2004 893 56.0 15.9 32
2005 962 60.0 16.0 31.6
2006 998 66.0 15.1 30.3
2007 1023 77.0 13.3 26.8
2008 1045 65.0 16.1 26.3
2009 674 62.0 10.9 31.5
2010 667 41.0 16.2 35.4
2011 725 43.0 16.8 35.4
2012 695 41.0 16.9 36.5
2013 671 40.6 16.5 39.9
2014 675 42.6 15.8 40.1
2015 688 46.0 14.9 35.2
2016 644 41.0 15.7 100
2017 550 40.0 13.7 100
2018 547 38.0 14.3 100
2019 538 35.0 15.3 100
2020 563 36.0 15.6 100
2021 433 36.0 12.0 100
2022 461 34.0 13.5 100
2023 519 33.0 15.7 100
2024 540 37.4 14.4 100

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 Waccamaw Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 45.2 16.8 n/a
1989 809 45.4 17.8 n/a
1990 891 42.7 20.8 n/a
1991 708 38.8 18.2 37
1992 744 42.8 17.3 33.1
1993 790 44.0 18.0 33.5
1994 823 46.0 17.9 39.7
1995 893 54.0 16.5 30.5
1996 893 54.0 16.5 30.5
1997 874 57.0 15.3 30.4
1998 898 57.0 15.8 26.4
1999 937 61.0 15.4 28.9
2000 1001 66.0 15.2 24.9
2001 940 66.0 14.2 31.7
2002 826 56.0 14.8 31.1
2003 826 56.0 14.8 31.1
2004 893 56.0 15.9 32
2005 962 60.0 16.0 31.6
2006 998 66.0 15.1 30.3
2007 1023 77.0 13.3 26.8
2008 1045 65.0 16.1 26.3
2009 674 62.0 10.9 31.5
2010 667 41.0 16.2 35.4
2011 725 43.0 16.8 35.4
2012 695 41.0 16.9 36.5
2013 671 40.6 16.5 39.9
2014 675 42.6 15.8 40.1
2015 688 46.0 14.9 35.2
2016 644 41.0 15.7 100
2017 550 40.0 13.7 100
2018 547 38.0 14.3 100
2019 538 35.0 15.3 100
2020 563 36.0 15.6 100
2021 433 36.0 12.0 100
2022 461 34.0 13.5 100
2023 519 33.0 15.7 100
2024 540 37.4 14.4 100

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 Waccamaw 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 $955 (9.0%) $254 (2.4%) $1,209 (11.3%) $8,377 (78.6%) $1,071 (10.0%) $9,448 (88.7%) $10,657
2020 $1,021 (10.4%) $372 (3.8%) $1,393 (14.2%) $7,798 (79.3%) $639 (6.5%) $8,436 (85.8%) $9,830
2021 $1,158 (9.7%) $383 (3.2%) $1,541 (13.0%) $9,264 (78.0%) $1,074 (9.0%) $10,338 (87.0%) $11,879
2022 $1,553 (10.9%) $1,156 (8.1%) $2,709 (19.0%) $10,518 (73.6%) $1,062 (7.4%) $11,580 (81.0%) $14,289
2023 $2,027 (14.3%) $669 (4.7%) $2,696 (19.0%) $10,258 (72.5%) $1,200 (8.5%) $11,459 (81.0%) $14,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waccamaw 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Elementary)70.768.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)47.445.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Elementary)86.474.2
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)54.445
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538519
 3.5%
African American12090
 25%
American Indian11
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic1632
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White398374
 6%
Two or More Races116
 1500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waccamaw Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Waccamaw Elementary.

Students who attend Waccamaw Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waccamaw Intermediate
Middle : Waccamaw Middle
High : Waccamaw High

Students at Waccamaw Elementary are 70% White, 17% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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