DENMARK-OLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Denmark-Olar Elementary is a Title I public elementary school with about 348 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Denmark-Olar Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Denmark-Olar Elementary School, located on Solomon Blatt Boulevard in Denmark, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational institution within the Denmark-Olar School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. The institution is committed to creating a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social and emotional development to prepare children for their future academic careers.

The school operates with a goal of promoting student success through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Denmark community. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Denmark-Olar Elementary strives to bridge educational gaps and empower students to reach their full potential. As a vital part of the district's infrastructure, the school remains dedicated to upholding district standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Denmark-Olar Elementary at (803) 793-3112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1459 Solomon Blatt Boulevard
Denmark, SC 29042
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DENMARK-OLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denmark, SC with about 348 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
348
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 348 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENMARK-OLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.1%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
2.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.