Joseph R. Pye Elementary

Joseph R. Pye Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9701 Patriot Blvd,  Ladson, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
3.7
821 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
388:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
45.1%
Black
27.1%
Hispanic
12.3%
Two or more races
11.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
1.0 other
8/1/2025
Teachers and staff are horrible people do not go here.
1.0 other
5/1/2024
I wouldn't recommend this school. They bully their students. Kids can't learn with the way they orchestrate stuff here.
5.0 other
6/7/2023
My son was in kindergarten when his father passed away, and his teachers and the counselor support system, or extremely helpful to my son and I. He is an uprising second grader now, and I look forward to continuing his elementary learning career at the school. Each teacher takes the time to get to k...
5.0 parent
8/8/2018
I have loved every year we have been here. All of my sons previous teachers have been AMAZING!!! Joseph Our ROCKS!!!

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Joseph R. Pye Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ladson, SC and is served by the Dorchester School District No. 2 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 821 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Joseph R. Pye Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fort Dorchester High School, Cathedral Academy, Riverpointe Christian Academy North, and more. Learn more about what Ladson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joseph R. Pye Elementary.

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