HEMINGWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hemingway Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Williamsburg 01 school district, located in Hemingway, SC with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Hemingway 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.

Hemingway Elementary School, located at 160 Baxley Road in Hemingway, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Williamsburg County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth for students in their formative years. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its commitment to academics, Hemingway Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering resources and programs designed to encourage parental participation and community partnership. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, staff, and extracurricular opportunities, the school works to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, aiming to help every child reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Hemingway Elementary at (843) 558-4444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
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HEMINGWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hemingway, SC with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Williamsburg 01
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
31
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 449 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMINGWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.9%
White
12.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.