What grades does Doby's Mill Elementary serve?

Doby's Mill Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lugoff area.

Where is Doby's Mill Elementary located?

Doby's Mill Elementary is a rural school in Lugoff, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doby's Mill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Doby's Mill Elementary is 15.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lugoff, SC?

Schools in Lugoff include Doby's Mill Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lugoff area.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

605

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Kershaw 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

62.6%

Phone

(803)438-4055

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

46 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,753

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,520

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,091

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 51%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

8.7%

Uninsured residents

11.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,621

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,529

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

529 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

295 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

243 (16%)

Autism

193 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

25 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

607

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

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Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
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Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
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Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
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Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
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Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
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Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
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Frequently Asked Questions about Doby's Mill Elementary

Doby's Mill Elementary has a total enrollment of 605 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Lugoff, SC.