Dennis Elementary

Lee 01
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
393 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bishopville Primary School, located at 321 Roland Street in Bishopville, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lee County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through the lower elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where young students can build the fundamental academic and social skills necessary for their future success in higher grade levels.

The school plays a vital role in the small, close-knit community of Bishopville by serving as a central hub for early childhood development. By prioritizing a curriculum centered on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Bishopville Primary works to ensure that local students receive a strong start to their educational journey. Through its dedication to foundational instruction, the school aims to create a positive, engaging atmosphere that encourages a lifelong love of learning for its diverse student body.
393
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    345 (87.8 %)
  • White
    30 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee 01
Phone: (803)483-1005
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 64
Gender Ratio