GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gordon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dillon 04 school district, located in Dillon, SC with about 520 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Gordon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Gordon Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dillon, South Carolina, serving the local community within the Dillon School District. As a foundational educational institution in the area, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to elementary-aged students, fostering a supportive environment designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during these critical formative years.
The school is deeply integrated into the Dillon community, functioning as a primary hub for early childhood and elementary development. By prioritizing a structured curriculum and student-centered learning, Gordon Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while addressing the diverse academic and emotional needs of its student body. Its location on Perry Avenue positions it as an accessible resource for area families, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing localized public education.
For more information, contact Gordon Elementary at (843) 774-1227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dillon, SC with about 520 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dillon 04
- Total Students:
- 520
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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
* 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 520 students
- Black or African American
- 64.4%
- White
- 21.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.