Pine Tree Hill Elementary

938 Bishopville Highway
Camden, SC 29020

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Tree Hill Elementary, located at 938 Bishopville Highway in Camden, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Kershaw County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their formative years are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing foundational skills and a commitment to student growth, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, Pine Tree Hill Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school benefits from its location in Camden, utilizing the surrounding area to enhance student learning experiences. With a focus on collaborative teaching and an inclusive atmosphere, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive in a structured, nurturing academic setting.

501

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Tree Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	35
Black	141
Two or More	39

White
286 (57.1 %)
Black
141 (28.1 %)
Two or More
39 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.0 %)

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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)425-8970
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 33

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 79