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#654 of 1,176 schools in SC
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Pate Elementary
Elementary School · Darlington 01
1010 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, SC 29532
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Carolina schools
#654 of 1,176
In Darlington
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#12 of 18
Darlington 01
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Pate Elementary
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About Pate Elementary
Pate Elementary is a public elementary school in Darlington, SC, part of Darlington 01. Pate Elementary serves approximately 411 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Pate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,176 schools in SC.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- SC avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Pate Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Pate Elementary Compares
See how Pate Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1010 Indian Branch Road, Darlington, SC 29532
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pate Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Florence), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lucy T. Davis Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Florence), which scores notably higher. Additionally, J. L. Cain Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Darlington, see our Darlington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brockington Elementary Darlington | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| St. John's Elementary Darlington | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Mayo High For Math Science & Technology Darlington | 1.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Darlington High Darlington | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Darlington Middle Darlington | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Darlington | 3.9 mi | 5.7 |
| TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Darlington | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Virtus Academy of South Carolina Florence | 5.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Lucy T. Davis Elementary Florence | 6.2 mi | 7.8 |
| John W. Moore Middle Florence | 6.5 mi | 4.5 |
| ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Florence | 7.5 mi | 8.7 |
| West Florence High Florence | 7.7 mi | 8.1 |
| THE KING'S ACADEMY Florence | 8.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Carver Elementary Florence | 7.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Henry L. Sneed Middle Florence | 8.6 mi | 4.6 |
| MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Florence | 8.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Delmae Heights Elementary Florence | 9.1 mi | 6.3 |
| R.N. Beck Child Development Center Florence | 8.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Child Development Center at Woods Road Florence | 9.2 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29532 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,810
Median Home Value
$120,400
Median Rent
$885/mo
Population
20,272
College Educated
15.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Elementary Greenville, SC | 6.0 |
| Boundary St. Elementary Newberry, SC | 6.0 |
| Cotton Belt Elementary York, SC | 6.0 |
| Edwards Elementary Chesterfield, SC | 6.0 |
| Hagood Elementary Pickens, SC | 6.0 |
| Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary Campobello, SC | 6.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (843) 398-5070
Resources & Links
District
Darlington 01- District Enrollment
- 8,862
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,420
- District Rank
- #12 of 18
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