DEWEY-CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dewey-Carter Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florence 01 school district, located in Effingham, SC with about 788 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 53 teachers, Dewey-Carter 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.

Dewey-Carter Elementary, located on South Irby Street in Effingham, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Florence County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their early formative years, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school functions as a community hub for the local Effingham area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and its role within the broader Florence County educational landscape. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Dewey-Carter Elementary emphasizes the importance of character building alongside standard curriculum requirements. Its location in Effingham makes it a vital resource for local families, and it remains dedicated to preparing its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Dewey-Carter Elementary at (843) 664-8479 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.