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Waterway Elementary

700 Sandridge Road, Little River, SC 29566, United States

+1 (843) 399-2204

5.4

Overall Rating

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Waterway Elementary Overview

About This School

Waterway Elementary is a public elementary in Little River, South Carolina, serving 912 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 55% in ELA and 53% in math. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 56 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Support services include one counselor for every 202 students. The student body at Waterway Elementary is 54% male and 46% female. The demographic makeup consists of 48% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% Black, 12% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

912

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

56 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts55%

Mathematics53%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

202:1

Waterway Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

55%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 64%State Avg: 52%

53%

Mathematics

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

202

Students per Counselor

Waterway Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $73,026

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor202:1

Waterway Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.51%

Male

46.49%

Female

Total Enrollment: 912 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White48.36%

Hispanic20.18%

Asian1.32%

Black17.76%

Two or More Races11.73%

Native American0.66%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterway Elementary

Q: What is Waterway Elementary?

A: Waterway Elementary is a elementary public located in Little River.

Q: How many students attend Waterway Elementary?

A: Waterway Elementary has approximately 912 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterway Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Waterway Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Waterway Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Waterway Elementary - Little River, SC

Quick Facts about Waterway Elementary
School Name	Waterway Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	700 Sandridge Road, Little River, SC 29566, Little River, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 399-2204
Total Students	912
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	56
Rating	5.4/10
ELA Proficiency	55%
Math Proficiency	53%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterway Elementary

What is Waterway Elementary?

Waterway Elementary is a elementary public located in Little River.

How many students attend Waterway Elementary?

Waterway Elementary has approximately 912 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterway Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterway Elementary is 16:1.

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