Joseph R. Pye Elementary

823 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph R. Pye Elementary School, located in Ladson, South Carolina, is a key part of the Dorchester School District Two community. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its students, incorporating modern teaching strategies and technology to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond academics, Joseph R. Pye Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between the school, families, and the surrounding Ladson community. The school environment is characterized by a focus on "Patriot Pride," encouraging students to embody values such as respect, responsibility, and community service. With its active PTA and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of every student who walks through its doors.

823

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	101
Black	223
Asian	32
Two or More	96

White
371 (45.1 %)
Black
223 (27.1 %)
Hispanic
101 (12.3 %)
Two or More
96 (11.7 %)
Asian
32 (3.9 %)

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:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)695-2979
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 40

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 124