Cottageville Elementary

As a small elementary-level community in Cottageville, South Carolina, Cottageville Elementary serves 425 students from grades pre-K through 5, one of the schools within Colleton 01.

Cottageville Elementary is one of 8 schools operated by Colleton 01, a district that enrolls 4,539 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Cottageville Elementary logs that 47% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 31% Black, 12% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 57% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Cottageville Elementary shows 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Cottageville Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Colleton County put median household income runs about $51,114, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. In all, Colleton County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,539 students), of which Cottageville Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Northside Elementary, roughly 8.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Cottageville Elementary operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 20%: 529 students in 2018 compared to 425 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 59% to 47% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Cottageville Elementary typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.