Palmetto Bays Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 665 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 152nd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8900 Highway 544, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
- Principal or Admin: William James
- Fax: (843) 236-7900
- 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: 665
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 334 (50.2%)
- Females: 323 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 409 (61.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 471 (70.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.1% |
| Black | 120 | 18.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 14.3% |
| White | 424 | 63.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 64 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 13.8% |
| 1st Grade | 111 | 16.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 96 | 14.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 112 | 16.8% |
| 4th Grade | 97 | 14.6% |
| 5th Grade | 93 | 14.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $41,985
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,109 | 38% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,115 | 62% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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