Edisto Primary serves 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edisto Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edisto Primary's student population of 683 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edisto Primary is 0.61, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
52%
31%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edisto Primary?
683 students attend Edisto Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Edisto Primary students are Black, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edisto Primary?
Edisto Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edisto Primary offer ?
Edisto Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edisto Primary part of?
Edisto Primary is part of Orangeburg School District.
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