Whittaker Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 594 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 184th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Bettie Hicks
- Fax: (803) 533-6466
- Website: wes.ocsd5schools.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Orangeburg County School District 05
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,995
- Dropout Rate: 3.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 6,943
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 594
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 302 (50.8%)
- Females: 292 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 44 (7.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 422 (71.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 466 (78.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 562 | 94.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.5% |
| White | 23 | 3.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 78 | 13.1% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 12.8% |
| 1st Grade | 70 | 11.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 97 | 16.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 81 | 13.6% |
| 4th Grade | 95 | 16.0% |
| 5th Grade | 97 | 16.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 18%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:82%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $45,697
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $28,950 | 14% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,342 | 86% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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