Dutch Fork Elementary

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dutch Fork Elementary School, located in Irmo, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Lexington-Richland School District Five community. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its nurturing, student-centered environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development to ensure that every child builds a strong foundation for their future academic career.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dutch Fork Elementary is known for its strong school spirit and active community involvement. The school maintains a focus on fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate closely to support student success. With a history of dedication to innovation and character building, the school strives to prepare its students not just for middle school, but to become responsible, engaged citizens within the broader Irmo community.

475

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dutch Fork Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	51
Black	192
Asian	13
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Black
192 (40.4 %)
White
150 (31.6 %)
Two or More
62 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (10.7 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 79