Wateree Elementary

732 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wateree Elementary School, located in Lugoff, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kershaw County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. The faculty and staff strive to implement a curriculum that meets state standards while integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare young learners for future educational transitions.

Beyond its core academics, Wateree Elementary plays an active role in the local Lugoff community, serving as a hub for student development and family engagement. The school typically encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed. By prioritizing a positive school culture and inclusive classroom settings, Wateree Elementary aims to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its students.

732

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wateree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	67
Black	114
Asian	5
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
480 (65.6 %)
Black
114 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.2 %)
Two or More
65 (8.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
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:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-8018
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 81

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wateree Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	81
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wateree Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	51.6%
Male	354	48.4%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th