Carolina Elementary

719 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550

228 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Carolina Elementary School is a public primary school located in the heart of Hartsville, South Carolina, serving students in the Darlington County School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the foundational academic and social-emotional needs of its young students. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, utilizing structured curriculum standards to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Carolina Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in school spirit, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. The facility serves as a central hub for Hartsville families, often prioritizing strong communication between parents, educators, and the broader community. By focusing on a collaborative approach to learning, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to develop the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

228

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	8
Black	55
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
144 (63.2 %)
Black
55 (24.1 %)
Two or More
18 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Darlington 01
Phone:	(843)857-3230
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36