Average
#654 of 1,176 schools in SC
Based on limited data
Pate Elementary
Elementary School · Darlington 01 · Darlington, SC
A Darlington 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1010 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, SC 29532
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pate 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Darlington), 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
$41,810
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| J. L. Cain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Bay Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Darlington 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pate Elementary is listed in Darlington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pate Elementary
Pate Elementary is a public elementary school in Darlington, SC, part of Darlington 01, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pate Elementary
What grades does Pate Elementary serve?
Pate Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pate Elementary?
Pate Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pate Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pate Elementary rank in SC?
Pate Elementary ranks #654 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Pate Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pate Elementary a charter school?
No, Pate Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pate Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pate Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pate Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pate 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (843) 398-5070
- Area population (ZIP 29532)
- 20,272
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 29532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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