Okatie Elementary

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Okatie Elementary School, located at 53 Cherry Point Road in Okatie, South Carolina, is a public school serving the Beaufort County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing region between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, the school is designed to meet the educational needs of a diverse and expanding suburban community. It fosters a learning environment focused on core academic standards while encouraging social and emotional development in its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement. By integrating modern teaching strategies with a supportive staff, Okatie Elementary strives to provide a solid foundational education that prepares its students for middle school success. As a key institution in the Okatie area, the school remains dedicated to promoting both academic excellence and the individual character growth of every child who walks through its doors.

609

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Okatie Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	142
Black	66
Asian	7
Two or More	45

White
349 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
142 (23.3 %)
Black
66 (10.8 %)
Two or More
45 (7.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)

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:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 45

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 96