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Elementary· 57 schools in district

Seaside Elementary

1605 Woodland Drive, Garden City, SC 29576Horry 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
432
Students
Total enrolled
$14,530
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 432 students in grades PK–04 in Garden City, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,530 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Seaside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Garden City, South Carolina, serving grades PK–04 with 432 students. The district invests $14,530 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Seaside Elementary

432
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 215 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 317 students
Student Composition
80%
8%
8%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450249000192

Academic Outcomes at Seaside Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29576

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,530Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,530
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,393
Student Support$2,761
Administration$1,744
Operations$2,179
Other$1,453
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,530 spent per student, an estimated $6,437 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
48%
State government
36.1%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
River Oaks ElementaryCarolina Forest ElementaryOcean Bay ElementaryMyrtle Beach Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
North Myrtle Beach MiddleTen Oaks MiddleMyrtle Beach MiddleSt. James Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Carolina Forest HighSt. James HighSocastee HighConway High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyHorry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHorry 01 →
Phone: (843)650-3490
NCES ID: 450249000192
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Garden City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Horry 01
High
Carolina Forest High
3,059 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
St. James High
1,837 students · 09–12
● 38 opp52% FRL
High
Socastee High
1,719 students · 09–12
● 39 opp60% FRL
High
Conway High
1,713 students · 09–12
● 37 opp81% FRL
High
North Myrtle Beach High
1,643 students · 09–12
● 34 opp63% FRL
High
Myrtle Beach High
1,633 students · 09–12
● 45 opp74% FRL
Elem
River Oaks Elementary
1,314 students · PK–05
61% FRL
Mid
North Myrtle Beach Middle
1,286 students · 06–08
● 34 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1605 Woodland Drive, Garden City, SC 29576
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.