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
4.7
3.8
599 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
542:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
55.6%
Hispanic
29.6%
Black
8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/12/2026
I would not recommend Okatie Elementary School based on my experience.The biggest issue is the leadership under principal Tracey Lanese. In my opinion, she creates a very negative and unwelcoming environment for both parents and students. I have personally witnessed her yelling directly in children’...
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...
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,...
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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Okatie Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bluffton, SC and is served by the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Okatie Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Paul II Catholic School, Cross Schools, Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Bluffton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Okatie Elementary School.

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