Pate Elementary School

1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pate Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Pate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Pate Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pate Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
62%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pate Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Pate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
411 students attend Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pate Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pate Elementary School offer ?
Pate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pate Elementary School part of?
Pate Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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