Overview
Dutch Fork Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Irmo, South Carolina. The school enrolls 457 students. It is part of the Lexington 05 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictLexington 05
County45079
CityIrmo
ZIP29063
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450282000754
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment457
White31.6%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American40.4%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
Two or More Races13.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)