About This School
Dewey-Carter Elementary School is located in Effingham, SC and is one of 15 elementary schools in Florence 1 School District. It is a public school that serves 699 students in grades PK, K-6.
Dewey-Carter Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dewey-Carter Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Dewey-Carter Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dewey-Carter Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Dewey-Carter Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dewey-Carter Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Dewey-Carter Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dewey-Carter Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Florence 1 District Spending
$9,025Per Pupil
The Florence 1 spends $9,025 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Florence 1 District
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Elementary School 4.7 miles | n/a | |
| Florence Christian School 5.9 miles | n/a | |
| Christian Assembly School 6.6 miles | n/a | |
| J C Lynch Elementary School 6.8 miles | n/a | |
| Briggs Elementary School 7.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Florence 1 School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Dewey-Carter Elementary School4937 South Irby St
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
www.fsd1.org/deweylc...
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Test Scores
About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 699
46%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Dewey-Carter Elementary School had 75% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
50%
Black
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Hispanic
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Dewey-Carter Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Dewey-Carter Elementary School
it is a stupid school it has rats,roaches,and the hurt your kids they hit them with rulers your child doesn't say anything because they are thretened by the teachers
Submitted by a Parent on May 16, 2011
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