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Waccamaw Elementary

1364 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, United States

+1 (843) 237-4233

7.2

Overall Rating

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Waccamaw Elementary Overview

About This School

Waccamaw Elementary is a public elementary in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serving 543 students in grades PK-3. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 77% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 41 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $56,320. Counseling services are available with a ratio of 366 students per counselor. The student body at Waccamaw Elementary is 55% male and 45% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 73% White, 15% Black, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

543

Total Students

PK-3

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics67%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-3

County

Georgetown County

Students per Counselor

366:1

Waccamaw Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

77%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 70%State Avg: 52%

67%

Mathematics

City Avg: 50%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

366

Students per Counselor

Waccamaw Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$56,320

City Avg: $56,320

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor366:1

Waccamaw Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.51%

Male

45.49%

Female

Total Enrollment: 543 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White72.93%

Hispanic6.45%

Asian0.92%

Black14.73%

Two or More Races4.42%

Native American0.37%

Waccamaw Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Waccamaw Elementary

Q: What is Waccamaw Elementary?

A: Waccamaw Elementary is a elementary public located in Pawleys Island.

Q: How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary?

A: Waccamaw Elementary has approximately 543 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Waccamaw Elementary

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Waccamaw Elementary - Pawleys Island, SC

Quick Facts about Waccamaw Elementary
School Name	Waccamaw Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-3
Location	1364 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, Pawleys Island, SC
County	Georgetown County
Phone	+1 (843) 237-4233
Total Students	543
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	7.2/10
ELA Proficiency	77%
Math Proficiency	67%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Waccamaw Elementary

What is Waccamaw Elementary?

Waccamaw Elementary is a elementary public located in Pawleys Island.

How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary?

Waccamaw Elementary has approximately 543 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Elementary is 13:1.

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