Tega Cay Elementary

782 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tega Cay Elementary School, located in the heart of Tega Cay, South Carolina, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in the Fort Mill School District. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive community environment, the school serves as a cornerstone for families in the area. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, often emphasizing a "whole-child" approach to education that prepares students for success in the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher organization, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. Being part of the Fort Mill School District—a district frequently recognized for its high performance and rigorous standards—Tega Cay Elementary benefits from strong resources, modern facilities, and a curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks while encouraging innovation. Its location on Gold Hill Road makes it a central hub for the local community, reflecting the suburban, family-oriented nature of Tega Cay.

782

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tega Cay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	75
Black	35
Asian	81
Two or More	52
American Indian	5

White
534 (68.3 %)
Asian
81 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
75 (9.6 %)
Two or More
52 (6.6 %)
Black
35 (4.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	York 04
Phone:	(803)548-8282
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 32

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 136