Overview
Pate Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Darlington, South Carolina. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the Darlington 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictDarlington 01
County45031
CityDarlington
ZIP29532
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450186000355
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment397
White23.7%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American58.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races9.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)