EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dillon 04 school district, located in Dillon, SC with about 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 25 teachers, East Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

East Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 901 East Harrison Street in Dillon, South Carolina. Serving the local community within the Dillon School District, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the early development of children in the Dillon area, emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and social growth in a structured learning environment.

The school operates as part of the broader Dillon County educational system, which is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success. By providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, East Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a culture of learning and personal development. Its location in Dillon makes it a central hub for families in the district, where educators work to implement state-aligned curricula while building strong relationships with both students and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact East Elementary at (843) 774-1222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.