Fort Dorchester Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,196 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 47th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5201 Old Glory Lane, Summerville, SC 29485
- Principal or Admin: Carol Farris
- Fax: (843) 832-5553
- Website: www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us
School District Details
- Dorchester County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,799
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 22,388
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,196
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 69.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 607 (50.8%)
- Females: 589 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 106 (8.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 210 (17.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 316 (26.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Black | 295 | 24.7% |
| Asian | 103 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 8.6% |
| White | 690 | 57.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 16.1% |
| 1st Grade | 188 | 15.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 183 | 15.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 227 | 19.0% |
| 4th Grade | 175 | 14.6% |
| 5th Grade | 193 | 16.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $38,726
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,890 | 48% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,948 | 52% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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