D
Needs Improvement
38/100

East Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 901 East Harrison Street, Dillon, SC 29536
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 32% proficient · 13th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
433
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 7th percentile, math 19th percentile among South Carolina elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−27 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%45%reading -28 pts, math -22 pts9th percentile (list)
Black15%25%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 901 East Harrison Street
City Dillon
ZIP Code 29536
District 4501920
NCES School ID 450192000381
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29536

Understanding the community around East Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,835
Per Capita Income $22,814
Poverty Rate 25.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%
High School or Higher 77.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,300
Median Rent $681
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.0%
White 30.3%
Two or More Races 12.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 433
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 433 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does East Elementary serve?
East Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Elementary receive per student?
East Elementary receives $13,283 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Elementary in 29536 ▼
Avg Home Value
$106,302
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
-2.8%
% Renters
46.3%

Other Schools in 29536

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026