Fort Dorchester Elementary, SC
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
5201 Old Glory Lane, Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
How Fort Dorchester Elementary Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score82
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Fort Dorchester Elementary
962Students
100%Low-Income Students
59Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 48% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4% | 19% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 14% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 19% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 17% | 15% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 34% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 52% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 8% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 9% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Fort Dorchester Elementary
68%Math Proficiency
68%Reading Proficiency
68%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 70% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 70% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 72% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 77% | 44% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 57% | 40% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 52% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 74% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 39% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 54% | 38% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 24% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Fort Dorchester Elementary
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Fort Dorchester Elementary, SC
Cathedral Academy
3 miles, E
Northside Christian School
5 miles, E
Charis Academy
5 miles, NW
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5 miles, N