OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Okatie Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Okatie, SC with about 606 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Okatie 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.
Okatie Elementary School, located at 53 Cherry Point Road in Okatie, South Carolina, is a public school serving the Beaufort County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing region between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, the school is designed to meet the educational needs of a diverse and expanding suburban community. It fosters a learning environment focused on core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development in its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement. By integrating modern teaching strategies with a supportive staff, Okatie Elementary strives to provide a solid foundational education that prepares its students for middle school success. As a key institution in the Okatie area, the school remains dedicated to promoting both academic excellence and the individual character growth of every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Okatie Elementary at (843) 322-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Okatie, SC with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Beaufort 01
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 606 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.