Bethune-Bowman Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 351 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 437th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4857 Charleston Highway, Rowesville, SC 29033
- Principal or Admin: Charlene Stokes
- Fax: (803) 533-6373
- Website: bbes.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: 351
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 181 (51.6%)
- Females: 170 (48.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 19 (5.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 273 (77.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 292 (83.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 296 | 84.3% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 17 | 4.8% |
White | 38 | 10.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 39 | 11.1% |
Kindergarten | 47 | 13.4% |
1st Grade | 57 | 16.2% |
2nd Grade | 50 | 14.2% |
3rd Grade | 58 | 16.5% |
4th Grade | 47 | 13.4% |
5th Grade | 53 | 15.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 24%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:76%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $46,509
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,214 | 96% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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