Dutch Fork Elementary

Summary:

Dutch Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in Irmo, South Carolina, serving 475 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Lexington 05 school district, which is ranked 13th out of 75 districts in the state.

Dutch Fork Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (40.42%) and two or more races (13.05%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the Lexington 05 district and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA was 35.7% at Dutch Fork, compared to 60.3% in the Lexington 05 district and 53.8% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, who rank in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools. Dutch Fork Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools like Leaphart Elementary, Oak Pointe Elementary, and Nursery Road Elementary, which generally outperform Dutch Fork Elementary in academic measures and have higher rankings and ratings, Dutch Fork has a relatively high spending per student ($16,443 in 2022-2023) and a low student-teacher ratio (9.4 students per teacher in 2022-2023), suggesting that additional resources are being invested in the school, but more targeted interventions may be needed to support student success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 7900 Broad River Road
       Irmo, SC  29063


(803) 476-3900

District: Lexington 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
456th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,443 Help


Students who attend Dutch Fork Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    CrossRoads Intermediate
    Dutch Fork Middle
High:    Dutch Fork High

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.4%
White:
31.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details Dutch Fork Elementary ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 05 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.62. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dutch Fork Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.4%), White (31.5%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Elementary is 7.8, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Lexington 05 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dutch Fork Elementary is $16,443, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lexington 05 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dutch Fork Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dutch Fork Elementary 456th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dutch Fork Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lexington 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 05 13th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dutch Fork Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.45 46th 542 91.5%
2004 85.07 57th 550 89.6%
2005 86.70 33rd 557 94.1%
2006 86.77 35th 559 93.7%
2007 80.13 83rd 566 85.3%
2008 76.51 101st 577 82.5%
2009 77.24 106th 580 81.7%
2010 72.73 135th 589 77.1%
2011 63.14 222nd 597 62.8%
2012 51.50 325th 594 45.3%
2013 61.86 240th 599 59.9%
2014 53.66 321st 630 49.0%
2015 61.86 206th 638 67.7%
2016 44.16 351st 619 43.3%
2017 48.30 328th 639 48.7%
2018 43.20 346th 624 44.6%
2019 37.80 410th 643 36.2%
2021 39.37 380th 622 38.9%
2022 40.21 370th 625 40.8%
2023 34.29 425th 644 34.0%
2024 28.62 456th 638 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.16 314th 588 46.6%
2019 40.27 380th 600 36.7%
2021 35.56 396th 580 31.7%
2022 26.81 456th 600 24.0%
2023 28.95 459th 608 24.5%
2024 22.94 483rd 599 19.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.55 345th 570 39.5%
2019 33.61 412th 588 29.9%
2021 25.28 418th 554 24.5%
2022 38.73 357th 573 37.7%
2023 28.59 422nd 580 27.2%
2024 26.29 429th 565 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.63 130th 161 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.35 317th 571 44.5%
2019 38.90 377th 590 36.1%
2021 50.73 269th 561 52.0%
2022 39.24 362nd 579 37.5%
2023 37.51 365th 582 37.3%
2024 28.62 412th 568 27.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.19 139th 412 66.3%
2019 52.63 194th 421 53.9%
2021 64.76 89th 350 74.6%
2022 64.03 110th 393 72.0%
2023 43.60 207th 394 47.5%
2024 29.49 284th 369 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dutch Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.49 265th 457 42.0%
2019 29.71 353rd 472 25.2%
2021 38.93 281st 439 36.0%
2022 45.10 275th 455 39.6%
2023 33.15 329th 463 28.9%
2024 27.29 345th 441 21.8%
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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 Dutch Fork Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 702 77 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1989 749 95 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1990 753 105 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1991 650 97 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1992 667 135 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1993 560 127 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1994 571 130 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1995 654 171 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1996 654 171 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1997 693 205 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1998 498 148 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 536 178 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 542 216 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 546 236 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2002 256 263 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 256 263 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 242 262 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 273 260 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 273 289 7 13 0 n/a n/a 1 583
2007 235 286 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2008 244 297 13 22 1 n/a n/a 2 579
2009 238 305 18 20 1 n/a n/a 3 585
2010 232 289 16 18 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 206 288 14 34 1 1 22 0 566
2012 181 281 14 32 1 1 26 0 536
2013 183 281 14 27 3 0 24 0 532
2014 198 281 17 23 1 2 25 0 547
2015 198 278 9 25 1 4 28 0 543
2016 193 285 7 19 1 1 31 0 537
2017 189 284 10 27 0 2 35 0 547
2018 173 247 10 26 0 3 39 0 498
2019 179 261 8 36 1 3 47 0 535
2020 176 239 10 42 1 4 55 0 527
2021 144 194 13 38 1 6 60 0 456
2022 156 190 15 44 1 6 66 0 478
2023 150 192 13 51 1 6 62 0 475
2024 144 180 16 55 1 6 55 0 457

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 Dutch Fork Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 784 44.4 17.6 n/a
1989 850 49.6 17.1 n/a
1990 868 51.0 17.0 n/a
1991 760 44.2 17.1 6.1
1992 817 44.2 18.4 7.2
1993 698 38.0 18.4 7.2
1994 718 40.5 17.7 10.9
1995 838 47.0 17.8 8.6
1996 838 47.0 17.8 8.6
1997 914 48.0 19.0 7.7
1998 658 41.0 16.0 12.8
1999 718 42.0 17.1 15
2000 764 50.4 15.2 14
2001 791 49.8 15.9 15
2002 531 36.4 14.6 25.8
2003 531 36.4 14.6 25.8
2004 517 32.2 16.1 27.9
2005 548 38.0 14.4 28.3
2006 583 41.0 14.2 29
2007 543 61.5 8.8 31.9
2008 579 48.0 12.1 31.9
2009 585 44.0 13.3 40
2010 556 43.5 12.7 43.5
2011 566 42.0 13.4 45.4
2012 536 43.0 12.4 51.1
2013 532 44.0 12.0 54.1
2014 547 50.8 10.7 52.3
2015 543 42.0 12.9 45.7
2016 537 41.0 13.0 57.5
2017 547 43.0 12.7 57.2
2018 498 45.0 11.0 57.6
2019 535 42.0 12.7 58.7
2020 527 45.0 11.7 62
2021 456 44.0 10.3 64.7
2022 478 40.0 11.9 62.8
2023 475 50.0 9.4 82.1
2024 457 58.0 7.8 86.7

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 Dutch Fork Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 784 44.4 17.6 n/a
1989 850 49.6 17.1 n/a
1990 868 51.0 17.0 n/a
1991 760 44.2 17.1 6.1
1992 817 44.2 18.4 7.2
1993 698 38.0 18.4 7.2
1994 718 40.5 17.7 10.9
1995 838 47.0 17.8 8.6
1996 838 47.0 17.8 8.6
1997 914 48.0 19.0 7.7
1998 658 41.0 16.0 12.8
1999 718 42.0 17.1 15
2000 764 50.4 15.2 14
2001 791 49.8 15.9 15
2002 531 36.4 14.6 25.8
2003 531 36.4 14.6 25.8
2004 517 32.2 16.1 27.9
2005 548 38.0 14.4 28.3
2006 583 41.0 14.2 29
2007 543 61.5 8.8 31.9
2008 579 48.0 12.1 31.9
2009 585 44.0 13.3 40
2010 556 43.5 12.7 43.5
2011 566 42.0 13.4 45.4
2012 536 43.0 12.4 51.1
2013 532 44.0 12.0 54.1
2014 547 50.8 10.7 52.3
2015 543 42.0 12.9 45.7
2016 537 41.0 13.0 57.5
2017 547 43.0 12.7 57.2
2018 498 45.0 11.0 57.6
2019 535 42.0 12.7 58.7
2020 527 45.0 11.7 62
2021 456 44.0 10.3 64.7
2022 478 40.0 11.9 62.8
2023 475 50.0 9.4 82.1
2024 457 58.0 7.8 86.7

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 Dutch Fork 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 $327 (2.5%) $683 (5.3%) $1,010 (7.9%) $10,367 (80.7%) $1,466 (11.4%) $11,833 (92.1%) $12,844
2020 $1,059 (8.1%) $515 (3.9%) $1,574 (12.0%) $9,874 (75.4%) $1,656 (12.6%) $11,530 (88.0%) $13,104
2021 $1,010 (7.6%) $423 (3.2%) $1,433 (10.8%) $10,636 (79.8%) $1,259 (9.4%) $11,895 (89.2%) $13,328
2022 $1,286 (8.5%) $524 (3.5%) $1,810 (12.0%) $12,066 (79.7%) $1,270 (8.4%) $13,336 (88.0%) $15,146
2023 $1,317 (8.0%) $1,475 (9.0%) $2,792 (17.0%) $12,251 (74.5%) $1,401 (8.5%) $13,652 (83.0%) $16,443

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dutch Fork Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 410th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 425th of 644 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Fork Elementary)38.841.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 05)60.262.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dutch Fork Elementary)3333.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 05)63.959.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Dutch Fork Elementary)42.249.3
 7.1%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 05)59.653.4
 6.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Fork Elementary)48.452
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 05)63.663.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dutch Fork Elementary)34.148
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 05)57.655
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Fork Elementary)47.338.3
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 05)52.260
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dutch Fork Elementary)27.321
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 05)51.547.3
 4.2%
   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 Students535475
 11.2%
African American261192
 26.4%
American Indian11
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic3651
 41.7%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White179150
 16.2%
Two or More Races4762
 31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%82.1%
 23.4%


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Dutch Fork Elementary ranks 456th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Dutch Fork Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : CrossRoads Intermediate
Middle : Dutch Fork Middle
High : Dutch Fork High

In the 2023-24 school year, 457 students attended Dutch Fork Elementary.

Students at Dutch Fork Elementary are 39% African American, 32% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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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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