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#858 of 1,176 schools in SC
Dutch Fork Elementary
Elementary School · Lexington 05 · Irmo, SC
A Lexington 05 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC 29063
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dutch Fork Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dutch Fork Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irmo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,147
Median home value
$239,300
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Charter School MidlandsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 264 | Compare → |
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| H. E. Corley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington 05
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #20 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dutch Fork Elementary is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutch Fork Elementary
Dutch Fork Elementary is a public elementary school in Irmo, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutch Fork Elementary
What grades does Dutch Fork Elementary serve?
Dutch Fork Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dutch Fork Elementary?
Dutch Fork Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork Elementary is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutch Fork Elementary rank in SC?
Dutch Fork Elementary ranks #858 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dutch Fork Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutch Fork Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dutch Fork Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Fork Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dutch Fork Elementary a charter school?
No, Dutch Fork Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutch Fork Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dutch Fork Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutch Fork Elementary?
86.7% of students at Dutch Fork Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (803) 476-3900
- Area population (ZIP 29063)
- 38,475
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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