Delmae Heights Elementary

1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501

981 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Delmae Elementary School, located at 1211 South Cashua Drive in Florence, South Carolina, is a key part of the Florence School District 1 system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development. As a cornerstone of its local community, Delmae focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school programs.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a high priority on creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent and community involvement. By integrating modern educational practices with a student-centered approach, Delmae Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide resources and support, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

981

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delmae Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	88
Black	454
Asian	54
Two or More	90
American Indian	1

Black
454 (46.3 %)
White
294 (30.0 %)
Two or More
90 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
88 (9.0 %)
Asian
54 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8448
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 171

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Delmae Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	170
Grade 1	172
Grade 2	158
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	171

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Delmae Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	515	52.5%
Male	466	47.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th