Pate Elementary

1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pate Elementary School, located at 1010 Indian Branch Road in Darlington, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Darlington County School District. As an early childhood and elementary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. It serves as a central educational hub for families in the Darlington area, focusing on preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of essential curriculum standards designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Pate Elementary strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and scholastic achievement. Through various programs and activities, the school aims to help its students build a positive connection to education from an early age.

410

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	23
Black	254
Two or More	43

Black
254 (62.0 %)
White
90 (22.0 %)
Two or More
43 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.6 %)

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:	Darlington 01
Phone:	(843)398-5070
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
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 59

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 119