Enrollment
1,025
Elementary
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DILLON 04·NCES 450192001793
Dillon Elementary
1663 Bunker Hill Road, Dillon, SC 29536 · (843) 774-1210 · Dillon County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,025 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
56 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 77%
Community
0
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 | 105 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 239 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 231 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 206 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 244 | 24% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dillon Elementary→Gordon Elementary
Based on grade levels within Dillon 04. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Dillon Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Dillon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,025 | #28 of 709 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #642 of 656 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.5% | #406 of 656 | #4 of 6 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Dillon Elementary
Dillon Elementary is an elementary school in Dillon, South Carolina, according to federal school records. Enrollment stands at 1,025 students, covering pre-K through 3. That is 95% above the average of about 526 students for elementary schools in South Carolina.
Dillon 04 counts 8 schools and 4,664 students, including Dillon Elementary.
At Dillon Elementary, 65% of students are Black. The remaining students are 18% White, 10% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Census figures show Dillon County is about 45% Black. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Dillon Elementary scores 53%.
Dillon Elementary has 56 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18.3:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in South Carolina is 13.3:1.
In Dillon County, home to about 27,862 people, median household income comes to about $46,605, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dillon County's 13 public schools enroll about 6,156 students and include Dillon Elementary.
Dillon Elementary's nearest public school is Stewart Heights Elementary (about 1.3 miles). There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
The NCES locale for Dillon Elementary is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
The allk12 page for Dillon Elementary lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Dillon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,862
Census ACS
Median income
$46,605
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
6,156 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dillon 04
- Dillon HighHigh · 804 students
- Dillon MiddleMiddle · 624 students
- Stewart Heights ElementaryElementary · 572 students
- Lake View HighHigh · 483 students
- East ElementaryElementary · 433 students
- Lake View ElementaryElementary · 372 students
Other schools in Dillon
- Dillon HighHigh · 804 students
- Dillon MiddleMiddle · 624 students
- Stewart Heights ElementaryElementary · 572 students
- East ElementaryElementary · 433 students
- Gordon ElementaryElementary · 351 students
- Dillon County Applied Technology CenterHigh
Other Dillon Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Dillon Elementary. Dillon Elementary is the largest of the 2.
- Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls, IL · 278 students
Nearby schools
- Stewart Heights Elementary1.3 mi · 572
- Dillon High2.5 mi · 804
- Dillon Middle2.6 mi · 624
- East Elementary2.7 mi · 433
- Gordon Elementary3.6 mi · 351
- Latta High6.9 mi · 422
Frequently asked questions
About Dillon ElementaryHow many students attend Dillon Elementary?
Dillon Elementary enrolls approximately 1,025 students in grades PK-03.
Is Dillon Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dillon Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does Dillon Elementary have?
Dillon Elementary employs 56 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dillon Elementary?
At Dillon Elementary, the student body is approximately 18% White, 5% Hispanic, 65% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Dillon Elementary public or private?
Dillon Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dillon 04.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.