WACCAMAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waccamaw Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Georgetown 01 school district, located in Pawleys Island, SC with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Waccamaw 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.
Waccamaw Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Georgetown County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, placing a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Known for its focus on the "whole child," the school encourages active student participation through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to build both confidence and a sense of community.
Situated in a region that balances coastal charm with a tight-knit residential atmosphere, Waccamaw Elementary benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty. The school staff is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a nurturing culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By promoting a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment, Waccamaw Elementary strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
For more information, contact Waccamaw Elementary at (843) 237-4233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
WACCAMAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pawleys Island, SC with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Georgetown 01
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WACCAMAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Black or African American
- 25.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.