EDISTO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Edisto Primary is a Title I public elementary school with about 654 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 46 teachers, Edisto Primary 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.

Edisto Primary School, located at 3239 Cordova Road in Cordova, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Orangeburg County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early development of young learners, typically catering to students in the earliest grades of elementary education. The school is situated in a rural setting, playing a vital role in the local community by providing a structured environment where children can develop essential academic, social, and emotional skills during their formative years.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative activities, Edisto Primary aims to build a strong academic base that prepares students for success as they transition into higher elementary grades. Through its engagement with families and the surrounding Cordova community, the school strives to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Edisto Primary at (803) 536-4782 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3239 Cordova Road
Cordova, SC 29039
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EDISTO PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cordova, SC with about 654 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
654
Teachers:
46.5
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

* 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 654 students

Black or African American
46.3%
White
41.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.