Pate Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pate Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
PATE: Prepare All To Excel
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pate Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
59%
31%
White
24%
46%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
397 students attend Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pate Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pate Elementary School offer ?
Pate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pate Elementary School part of?
Pate Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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