Midway Elementary

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary School, located at 1892 Highway 1 North in Cassatt, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Kershaw County School District. As a rural primary educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young children in the local community. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to create a sense of school spirit and neighborhood engagement, acting as a central hub for families in the Cassatt area.

The school is characterized by a commitment to student growth, often utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school transitions. With its location along the Highway 1 corridor, Midway Elementary plays an essential role in the district’s infrastructure, providing accessible public education that balances traditional instructional methods with the evolving educational standards of South Carolina. The staff and administration prioritize creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and academic success.

297

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	47
Black	49
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
180 (60.6 %)
Black
49 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (15.8 %)
Two or More
20 (6.7 %)
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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)432-6122
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 35

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 45