Okatie Elementary School

Okatie Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
53 Cherry Point Rd,  Bluffton, SC
Beaufort County School District
4.5
3.9
569 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
70%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
542:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
57.3%
Hispanic
23.3%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Parent
6/17/2024
I like Okatie elementary. Had some issues with students and teacher this year and the administration was responsive and helpful in resolving the situation. Wish they provide more extra curriculum activities for the kids, like theater, cooking, wood shop, things for them to learn what they like.
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3.9 12 Reviews
1.0 other
3/19/2025
Hi there! If you haven't had a chance to read my review on Maps yet, I encourage you to check it out. In that review, I discuss the significant changes that have taken place at this school since the new principal, Tracy Lanese, took over about two years ago. For context, I attended this school durin...
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5.0 parent
6/8/2024
My children love this school. We are relocating to another area ands leaving this school is one of the hardest things we have had to do. I’ve had two children attend this school in grades 2-4 and then grades PK-K. Teachers have built relationships with both my children, not only teaching academics,...
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1.0 parent
12/16/2023
The principal of this school, Tracy Lanese, discriminates. She is a horrible administrator. SC is ranked 42nd in public education and Okatie Elementary does not rank well at all among other SC public elementary schools. I would highly recommend avoiding this school and school district at all costs....
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5.0 parent
3/4/2018
I moved my kids from Pritchardville Elementary to Okatie through the choice program. I am so glad I did! They are thriving at Okatie, the staff are truly caring and really get to know your kids. The parent involvement is so much more at Okatie than at Pritchardville and it makes a huge difference. W...
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South Carolina Beaufort County Bluffton 29909
Okatie Elementary School
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