How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Oakbrook Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Summerville, SC | Ladson, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 801 | 649 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.4% | 70.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Oakbrook Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,212 | $11,212 |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Oakbrook Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.2% | 30.7% |
| African American | 27.1% | 44.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Oakbrook Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 429:1 | 290:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 23.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 45 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.