Pee Dee Elementary

Summary:

Pee Dee Elementary is a public elementary school located in Conway, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 871 students. The school is part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pee Dee Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.04% White, 23.19% African American, and 18.48% Hispanic. While the school's overall academic performance is slightly below the district and state averages, its performance for African American and Hispanic students is notably stronger, ranking higher than the state averages. This suggests that the school may have effective targeted interventions or programs in place to support the academic growth of these subgroups. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Pee Dee Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,861 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, which may contribute to its ability to support student learning.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Socastee Elementary, Forestbrook Elementary, and Carolina Forest Elementary, Pee Dee Elementary's academic performance is generally on par or slightly below. However, the school stands out in terms of its racial diversity and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that it is effectively supporting the academic growth of its diverse student population despite the economic challenges faced by the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6555 Highway 134
       Conway, SC  29527


(843) 397-2579

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,861 Help


Students who attend Pee Dee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whittemore Park Middle
High:    Conway High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  871

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
African American:
23.2%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pee Dee Elementary ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 21st among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pee Dee Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Horry 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pee Dee Elementary is $12,861, which is the 9th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pee Dee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pee Dee Elementary 267th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pee Dee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pee Dee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.27 340th 542 37.3%
2004 46.83 336th 550 38.9%
2005 50.94 302nd 557 45.8%
2006 47.64 326th 559 41.7%
2007 40.58 386th 566 31.8%
2008 37.32 408th 577 29.3%
2009 38.13 400th 580 31.0%
2010 40.14 388th 589 34.1%
2011 44.62 377th 597 36.9%
2012 47.30 357th 594 39.9%
2013 34.24 435th 599 27.4%
2014 39.00 419th 630 33.5%
2015 38.95 400th 638 37.3%
2016 57.76 248th 619 59.9%
2017 58.27 252nd 639 60.6%
2018 62.55 219th 624 64.9%
2019 54.32 295th 643 54.1%
2021 52.69 287th 622 53.9%
2022 46.00 335th 625 46.4%
2023 47.47 330th 644 48.8%
2024 57.47 267th 638 58.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 13th 82 84.1%
2019 62.97 32nd 104 69.2%
2024 39.91 42nd 79 46.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.85 98th 588 83.3%
2019 63.46 212th 600 64.7%
2021 69.54 157th 580 72.9%
2022 58.46 242nd 600 59.7%
2023 59.66 230th 608 62.2%
2024 72.37 141st 599 76.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 254th 570 55.4%
2019 49.09 312th 588 46.9%
2021 51.02 259th 554 53.2%
2022 34.71 384th 573 33.0%
2023 37.29 368th 580 36.6%
2024 54.22 256th 565 54.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.54 78th 161 51.6%
2019 28.38 141st 189 25.4%
2021 28.86 88th 122 27.9%
2022 25.12 120th 151 20.5%
2023 27.40 126th 174 27.6%
2024 24.51 116th 143 18.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 181st 571 68.3%
2019 55.73 265th 590 55.1%
2021 49.57 278th 561 50.4%
2022 53.74 267th 579 53.9%
2023 52.95 266th 582 54.3%
2024 56.69 247th 568 56.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.54 55th 412 86.7%
2019 76.11 67th 421 84.1%
2021 62.80 97th 350 72.3%
2022 47.73 196th 393 50.1%
2023 67.32 96th 394 75.6%
2024 65.43 100th 369 72.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.22 23rd 104 77.9%
2019 52.87 57th 116 50.9%
2022 38.96 75th 115 34.8%
2023 34.82 76th 115 33.9%
2024 38.33 67th 115 41.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pee Dee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.75 252nd 457 44.9%
2019 33.22 338th 472 28.4%
2021 34.08 304th 439 30.8%
2022 31.84 324th 455 28.8%
2023 31.21 338th 463 27.0%
2024 53.45 223rd 441 49.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pee Dee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 277 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 281 27 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 313
1991 268 26 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1992 262 24 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 260 37 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 230 34 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1995 253 37 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1996 253 37 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1997 293 39 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 281 73 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 301 72 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 302 106 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 292 96 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 365 109 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 365 109 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 334 131 3 14 1 n/a n/a 2 485
2005 410 185 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 418 193 0 26 4 n/a n/a 2 643
2007 406 198 1 37 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 456 227 1 50 2 n/a n/a 3 739
2009 469 199 5 44 2 n/a n/a 5 724
2010 445 226 5 45 5 n/a n/a 4 730
2011 436 193 4 63 3 0 30 0 729
2012 435 200 7 66 0 0 34 0 742
2013 446 219 4 82 0 0 32 0 783
2014 445 227 1 77 0 0 43 0 793
2015 478 210 4 85 0 0 43 0 820
2016 484 180 2 109 0 0 39 0 814
2017 469 176 2 120 1 0 50 0 818
2018 464 201 2 125 0 0 50 0 842
2019 462 165 1 109 1 2 41 0 781
2020 497 174 0 112 0 4 44 0 831
2021 456 143 2 119 0 1 32 0 753
2022 466 164 4 129 1 1 39 0 804
2023 462 202 5 161 1 2 38 0 871

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pee Dee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 17.1 18.0 n/a
1989 298 17.8 16.7 n/a
1990 313 17.8 17.5 n/a
1991 295 19.9 14.8 52.5
1992 287 18.5 15.5 47.7
1993 299 16.0 18.7 57.2
1994 266 17.0 15.6 48.5
1995 291 16.0 18.2 50.9
1996 291 16.0 18.2 50.9
1997 335 18.0 18.6 57.3
1998 355 20.0 17.8 57.2
1999 375 22.0 17.0 67.7
2000 414 23.0 18.0 74.2
2001 394 25.6 15.4 76.6
2002 489 36.6 13.4 78.3
2003 489 36.6 13.4 78.3
2004 485 32.0 15.2 76.8
2005 621 39.0 15.9 81
2006 643 43.0 15.0 78.5
2007 644 62.8 10.3 75.6
2008 739 49.0 15.1 79.1
2009 724 48.0 15.1 81.2
2010 730 45.0 16.2 84
2011 729 43.0 16.9 81.8
2012 742 47.5 15.6 85.2
2013 783 48.5 16.1 87
2014 793 47.5 16.6 80.7
2015 820 53.0 15.4 68.4
2016 814 50.0 16.2 76
2017 818 50.0 16.3 100
2018 842 53.0 15.8 100
2019 781 52.5 14.8 100
2020 831 57.5 14.4 100
2021 753 60.0 12.5 100
2022 804 62.5 12.8 100
2023 871 65.0 13.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pee Dee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 17.1 18.0 n/a
1989 298 17.8 16.7 n/a
1990 313 17.8 17.5 n/a
1991 295 19.9 14.8 52.5
1992 287 18.5 15.5 47.7
1993 299 16.0 18.7 57.2
1994 266 17.0 15.6 48.5
1995 291 16.0 18.2 50.9
1996 291 16.0 18.2 50.9
1997 335 18.0 18.6 57.3
1998 355 20.0 17.8 57.2
1999 375 22.0 17.0 67.7
2000 414 23.0 18.0 74.2
2001 394 25.6 15.4 76.6
2002 489 36.6 13.4 78.3
2003 489 36.6 13.4 78.3
2004 485 32.0 15.2 76.8
2005 621 39.0 15.9 81
2006 643 43.0 15.0 78.5
2007 644 62.8 10.3 75.6
2008 739 49.0 15.1 79.1
2009 724 48.0 15.1 81.2
2010 730 45.0 16.2 84
2011 729 43.0 16.9 81.8
2012 742 47.5 15.6 85.2
2013 783 48.5 16.1 87
2014 793 47.5 16.6 80.7
2015 820 53.0 15.4 68.4
2016 814 50.0 16.2 76
2017 818 50.0 16.3 100
2018 842 53.0 15.8 100
2019 781 52.5 14.8 100
2020 831 57.5 14.4 100
2021 753 60.0 12.5 100
2022 804 62.5 12.8 100
2023 871 65.0 13.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pee Dee Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,676 (16.2%) $432 (4.2%) $2,108 (20.4%) $7,230 (69.9%) $1,005 (9.7%) $8,235 (79.6%) $10,343
2020 $1,502 (13.8%) $430 (3.9%) $1,932 (17.7%) $7,877 (72.2%) $1,108 (10.1%) $8,985 (82.3%) $10,917
2021 $1,404 (12.5%) $470 (4.2%) $1,874 (16.6%) $8,442 (74.9%) $952 (8.4%) $9,394 (83.4%) $11,269
2022 $1,645 (13.2%) $873 (7.0%) $2,517 (20.2%) $8,883 (71.4%) $1,045 (8.4%) $9,928 (79.8%) $12,445
2023 $1,684 (13.1%) $690 (5.4%) $2,374 (18.5%) $9,448 (73.5%) $1,039 (8.1%) $10,487 (81.5%) $12,861

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pee Dee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pee Dee Elementary)51.943.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)57.760.7
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pee Dee Elementary)57.851.2
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pee Dee Elementary)53.740.8
 12.9%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pee Dee Elementary)49.649.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)58.262
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pee Dee Elementary)57.142.3
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pee Dee Elementary)32.658.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)44.760.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pee Dee Elementary)39.444.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)56.751.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students781871
 11.5%
African American165202
 22.4%
American Indian11
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic109161
 47.7%
Pacific Islander22
White462462
Two or More Races4138
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pee Dee Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Pee Dee Elementary.

Pee Dee Elementary ranks 267th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pee Dee Elementary are 53% White, 23% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pee Dee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whittemore Park Middle
High : Conway High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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