Waccamaw Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 679 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 126th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 251 Claridy Road, Conway, SC 29526
- Principal or Admin: Barbara Ammons
- Fax: (843) 347-0398
- Website: www.hcs.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Horry County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,604
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 37,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 679
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 339 (49.9%)
- Females: 327 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (7.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 463 (68.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 511 (75.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.9% |
| Black | 176 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 11.6% |
| White | 394 | 58.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 18.7% |
| 1st Grade | 94 | 13.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 104 | 15.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 99 | 14.6% |
| 4th Grade | 113 | 16.6% |
| 5th Grade | 103 | 15.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 53%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $44,527
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,957 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,259 | 76% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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