Waccamaw Elementary

Public PK, KG-3

1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

(843) 237-4233

District: Georgetown 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,155

Students who attend Waccamaw Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Waccamaw Intermediate
	Waccamaw Middle
High:	Waccamaw High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 540

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

African American:

17.4%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waccamaw Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), African American (17.4%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Waccamaw Elementary employs 37.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 44^th 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
2003	87.19	29^th	542	94.6%
2004	79.28	91^st	550	83.5%
2005	83.50	61^st	557	89.0%
2006	84.97	51^st	559	90.9%
2007	82.45	67^th	566	88.2%
2008	83.29	52^nd	577	91.0%
2009	85.34	48^th	580	91.7%
2010	78.52	108^th	589	81.7%
2011	77.42	104^th	597	82.6%
2012	77.26	108^th	594	81.8%
2013	71.31	153^rd	599	74.5%
2014	73.79	140^th	630	77.8%
2015	65.66	169^th	638	73.5%

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2016

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	Total
1988	409	350	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	760
1989	447	357	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	809
1990	535	355	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	891
1991	425	275	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	708
1992	445	292	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	744
1993	492	295	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	790
1994	528	291	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	823
1995	606	285	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	893
1996	606	285	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	893
1997	606	260	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	874
1998	624	266	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	898
1999	666	261	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	937
2000	711	281	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	1001
2001	655	275	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	940
2002	564	239	11	10	2	n/a	n/a	826
2003	564	239	11	10	2	n/a	n/a	826
2004	635	230	13	13	2	n/a	n/a	893
2005	690	234	14	24	0	n/a	n/a	962
2006	730	221	19	27	1	n/a	n/a	998
2007	763	214	17	28	1	n/a	n/a	1023
2008	782	213	13	36	1	n/a	n/a	1045
2009	494	148	6	24	2	n/a	n/a	674
2010	488	149	7	21	2	n/a	n/a	667
2011	540	160	5	18	0	2	0	725
2012	534	136	5	16	0	3	1	695
2013	498	146	3	17	2	2	3	671
2014	490	163	3	14	3	2	0	675
2015	474	193	3	14	2	1	1	688
2016	455	169	5	12	0	1	2	644
2017	387	141	6	16	0	0	0	550
2018	387	137	5	15	1	0	2	547
2019	398	120	2	16	1	0	1	538
2020	415	115	2	20	1	1	9	563
2021	289	112	4	25	2	1	0	433
2022	320	106	7	26	1	0	1	461
2023	374	90	6	32	1	0	16	519
2024	380	94	6	37	1	0	22	540

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waccamaw Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Elementary)	70.7	68.9	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)	47.4	45.7	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Elementary)	86.4	74.2	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)	54.4	45	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	538	519	3.5%
African American	120	90	25%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	16	32	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	398	374	6%
Two or More Races	1	16	1500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Waccamaw Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)					SC READY Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Waccamaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1364 Waverly Road	Pawleys Island	29585	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 237-4233	540	37	14.4	100.0%	380 (70.4%)	94 (17.4%)	37 (6.9%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)								(n/a)	76.5					82.7					$14,155	$2,027	$669	$2,696	$10,258	$1,200	$11,459
Coastal Montessori Charter	Public, Charter	1-8	111 Old Plantation Drive	Pawleys Island	29585	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 235-0413	237	19	12.6	47.7%	194 (81.9%)	23 (9.7%)	15 (6.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	37.4	401^st of 638 public elementary schools	37.1%		46.5	337^th of 644 public elementary schools	47.7%	64	59.4	56.3	61.3	56.3	76.0	16.2	25.0	22.6	18.8	56.0	$14,901	$1,406	$242	$1,647	$9,843	$3,410	$13,253
Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion	Public	PK, KG-5	1668 Exodus Drive	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 546-8453	77	10	7.4	100.0%	2 (2.6%)	74 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)											$27,695	$3,639	$2,275	$5,914	$19,537	$2,244	$21,781
Kensington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	86 Kensington Boulevard	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 546-8511	565	47	12.0	100.0%	303 (53.6%)	193 (34.2%)	41 (7.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	44.4	356^th of 638 public elementary schools	44.2%		37.7	404^th of 644 public elementary schools	37.3%	48	43.8	59.1	45.7			42.5	52.3	40.8			$13,695	$1,755	$809	$2,564	$10,106	$1,025	$11,132
McDonald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	532 McDonald Road	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 527-3485	386	37	10.3	100.0%	128 (33.2%)	205 (53.1%)	39 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	24.9	482^nd of 638 public elementary schools	24.5%		20.8	526^th of 644 public elementary schools	18.3%	44	47.9	25.5	38.6			45.9	30.9	33.3			$14,215	$1,842	$1,010	$2,852	$10,291	$1,072	$11,363
Maryville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2125 Poplar Street	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 546-8423	477	36	13.1	100.0%	178 (37.3%)	209 (43.8%)	79 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.3%)	18.2	540^th of 638 public elementary schools	15.4%		18.6	539^th of 644 public elementary schools	16.3%	1	35.7	38.4	28.6			42.8	33.3	22.1			$14,128	$1,738	$953	$2,690	$10,332	$1,105	$11,437
Seaside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1605 Woodland Drive	Murrells Inlet	29576	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 650-3490	429	33	13.0	58.0%	345 (80.4%)	14 (3.3%)	35 (8.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	86.1	78^th of 638 public elementary schools	87.8%		78.6	126^th of 644 public elementary schools	80.4%	48	71.9	71.8				74.1	66.7				$12,580	$1,132	$458	$1,591	$9,779	$1,210	$10,990
St. James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9711 St. James Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-8220	901	57	15.9	41.2%	687 (76.2%)	44 (4.9%)	100 (11.1%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	47 (5.2%)	89.6	60^th of 638 public elementary schools	90.6%		90.1	59^th of 644 public elementary schools	90.8%	1	74.5	76.2				79.8	69.1				$11,207	$965	$438	$1,403	$8,846	$958	$9,804
Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform	Public	PK, KG-5	7292 Brown's Ferry Road	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 527-1325	149	15	9.8	100.0%	7 (4.7%)	129 (86.6%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	10.3	595^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.7%		26	480^th of 644 public elementary schools	25.5%	115	39.1	25.1				30.4	15.6				$19,456	$2,582	$1,753	$4,334	$13,696	$1,425	$15,121
Burgess Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9645 Scipio Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-4600	690	43	16.0	56.7%	427 (61.9%)	59 (8.6%)	124 (18.0%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.7%)	80.2	120^th of 638 public elementary schools	81.2%		80.7	111^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.8%	9	65.2	71.0				66.0	65.7				$12,243	$1,151	$459	$1,610	$9,515	$1,117	$10,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Waccamaw Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Waccamaw Elementary?

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

How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary?

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

What schools do graduates of Waccamaw Elementary attend?

Students who attend Waccamaw Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Waccamaw Elementary in?

Georgetown 01

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