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Doby's Bridge Elementary

1000 Dragon Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715York 04 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
744
Students
Total enrolled
$15,020
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 744 students in grades KG–05 in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,020 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Doby's Bridge Elementary is a large elementary in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 744 students. The district invests $15,020 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Doby's Bridge Elementary

744
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution392 male · 352 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 78 students
Student Composition
11%
71%
8%
Asian11%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450390001649

Academic Outcomes at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29715

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,020Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,020
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,609
Student Support$2,854
Administration$1,802
Operations$2,253
Other$1,502
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,020 spent per student, an estimated $6,654 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
48%
State government
44.3%
Local (property tax)
48.2%
Federal programs
7.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gold Hill ElementaryKings Town ElementarySpringfield ElementaryPleasant Knoll Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Pleasant Knoll MiddleGold Hill MiddleForest Creek MiddleSpringfield Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Fort Mill HighNation Ford HighCatawba Ridge High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyYork County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYork 04 →
Phone: (803)835-5200
NCES ID: 450390001649
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fort Mill seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in York 04
High
Fort Mill High
2,036 students · 09–12
● 42 opp20% FRL
High
Nation Ford High
1,877 students · 09–12
● 42 opp31% FRL
High
Catawba Ridge High School
1,530 students · 09–12
● 42 opp18% FRL
Mid
Pleasant Knoll Middle
961 students · 06–08
16% FRL
Elem
Gold Hill Elementary
877 students · KG–05
20% FRL
Elem
Kings Town Elementary
875 students · PK–05
19% FRL
Mid
Gold Hill Middle
855 students · 06–08
11% FRL
Elem
Springfield Elementary
841 students · KG–05
● 42 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 Dragon Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
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.