Doby's Bridge Elementary

744 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Doby’s Bridge Elementary School, located at 1000 Dragon Way in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in the Fort Mill School District. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant school spirit—reflected in its mascot, the Dragon—the school serves a growing suburban community. It is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a collaborative educational atmosphere. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, Doby’s Bridge emphasizes a well-rounded education that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. As a key fixture in the Fort Mill area, the school maintains a reputation for excellence, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community.

744

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doby's Bridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	61
Black	34
Asian	79
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
526 (70.7 %)
Asian
79 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (8.2 %)
Two or More
43 (5.8 %)
Black
34 (4.6 %)
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:	York 04
Phone:	(803)835-5200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 103

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 141