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Enrollment
606
Elementary
DISTRICT 466 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE 01·NCES 450213001331
Dewey-Carter Elementary
4937 South Irby Street, Effingham, SC 29541 · (843) 664-8479 · Florence County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL606 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 96 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 103 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 90 | 15% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
60.1%
SC avg 59.7% . +7.0pp since 2023
Math
55.3%
SC avg 44.2% . +2.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 55 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 2 points.
SC READY results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60.1% | 55.3% |
| 2023-24 | 53.1% | 53.1% |
% Meets or Exceeds Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dewey-Carter Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Florence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.3% | #247 of 635 | #5 of 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.1% | #314 of 635 | #7 of 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 606 | #236 of 709 | #5 of 23 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #356 of 656 | #11 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #197 of 656 | #3 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.1% | #86 of 395 | #6 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
606
-56 (-8%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 825
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 606 | 44 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 624 | 44 | 14.2:1 | 100% (624) |
| 2022-23 | 583 | 42 | 13.9:1 | 100% (583) |
| 2020-21 | 662 | 52 | 12.7:1 | 100% (662) |
| 2017-18 | 788 | 53 | 14.9:1 | 100% (788) |
| 2015-16 | 822 | 50 | 16.4:1 | 82% (671) |
| 2010-11 | 769 | 43 | 17.9:1 | 68% (524) |
| 2000-01 | 775 | 47 | 16.5:1 | 63% (490) |
| 1990-91 | 825 | 36 | 22.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dewey-Carter Elementary.
About Dewey-Carter Elementary
Dewey-Carter Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Effingham, South Carolina, under Florence 01. The school serves pre-K through 5. Enrollment is 606 students.
In Florence 01, 23 schools enroll a combined 15,861 students.
The biggest share of students at Dewey-Carter Elementary, 43%, is Black. Beyond that, enrollment is 41% White, 10% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. That is in line with Florence County, where about 43% of residents are Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 63%.
There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Dewey-Carter Elementary, which has 44. The 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina is close to this figure.
In Florence County, home to about 137,117 people, median household income comes to about $58,305, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Florence County's 39 public schools enroll about 21,641 students and include Dewey-Carter Elementary.
Southside Middle is about 2.7 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment was 606 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 662. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.7:1 to 13.8:1.
The Dewey-Carter Elementary discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Florence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
137,117
Census ACS
Median income
$58,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
21,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence 01
- West Florence HighHigh · 1,827 students
- South Florence HighHigh · 1,580 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 1,373 students
- Southside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- John W. Moore MiddleMiddle · 1,056 students
- Delmae Heights ElementaryElementary · 988 students
Nearby schools
- Southside Middle2.7 mi · 1,138
- South Florence High3.1 mi · 1,580
- Greenwood Elementary4.5 mi · 530
- Savannah Grove Elementary5.3 mi · 385
- Briggs Elementary6.2 mi · 451
- McLaurin Elementary6.3 mi · 552
Frequently asked questions
About Dewey-Carter ElementaryHow large is Dewey-Carter Elementary?
Dewey-Carter Elementary enrolls approximately 606 students in grades PK-05.
Is Dewey-Carter Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Dewey-Carter Elementary have?
Dewey-Carter Elementary employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
How diverse is Dewey-Carter Elementary?
Dewey-Carter Elementary reports a student body of 41% White, 10% Hispanic, 43% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Dewey-Carter Elementary?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is overseen by Florence 01 in Florence County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.