Waccamaw Elementary

519 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Waccamaw Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Georgetown County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, placing a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Known for its focus on the "whole child," the school encourages active student participation through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities designed to build both confidence and a sense of community.

Situated in a region that balances coastal charm with a tight-knit residential atmosphere, Waccamaw Elementary benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty. The school staff is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a nurturing culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By promoting a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment, Waccamaw Elementary strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
519
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waccamaw Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White374
Hispanic32
Black90
Asian6
Two or More16
American Indian1
  • White
    374 (72.1 %)
  • Black
    90 (17.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • 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: Georgetown 01
Phone: (843)237-4233
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 124
Grade 1 133
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waccamaw Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten45
Kindergarten124
Grade 1133
Grade 298
Grade 3119
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waccamaw Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24647.4%
Male27352.6%