LORIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Loris Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Loris, SC with about 799 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 57 teachers, Loris 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.

Loris Elementary School, located in the heart of Loris, South Carolina, serves as a foundational pillar for the local community within the Horry County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its young learners. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school prepares its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles as responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Loris Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent participation and student engagement. With its strategic location on Highway 9 Business, the school acts as a central hub for educational growth, striving to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Loris Elementary at (843) 390-6860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 Highway 9 Business East
Loris, SC 29569
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LORIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Loris, SC with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Horry 01
Total Students:
799
Teachers:
57
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 799 students

Black or African American
42.7%
White
41.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.