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.
Loris, SC 29569
(843) 390-6860
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
- 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
* 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 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.