Pate Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pate Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pate Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
62%
31%
White
22%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
410 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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