Fennell Elementary School in Yemassee, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fennell Elementary School is a rural public school in Yemassee, South Carolina that is part of Hampton County School District. It serves 140 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.8:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

140 Students

16 Teachers

131 Yemassee Hwy

Yemassee, SC 29945 View local requests

https://fes.hcsdsc.org/about

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Fennell Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Fennell Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fennell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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