Palmetto Bays Elementary

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmetto Bays Elementary is a public school located in the Forestbrook area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Horry County School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to engage a diverse student body, preparing them for a successful transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic core, Palmetto Bays Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The campus features various extracurricular programs, clubs, and parent-teacher organizations that aim to enrich the student experience and encourage active participation from families. By maintaining a focus on character education and inclusive school culture, the institution strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation for children residing in the rapidly growing Myrtle Beach corridor.

594

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto Bays Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	199
Black	89
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
258 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
199 (33.5 %)
Black
89 (15.0 %)
Two or More
35 (5.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)236-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palmetto Bays Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palmetto Bays Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	46.6%
Male	317	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)