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Pate Elementary School

1010 Indian Branch Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pate Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pate Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
PATE: Prepare All To Excel

School Rankings

The diversity score of Pate Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
62%
31%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pate Elementary School?
411 students attend Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pate Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pate Elementary School?
Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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