J. L. Cain Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. L. Cain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. L. Cain Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. L. Cain Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
68%
32%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J. L. Cain Elementary School?
567 students attend J. L. Cain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J. L. Cain Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. L. Cain Elementary School?
J. L. Cain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. L. Cain Elementary School offer ?
J. L. Cain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. L. Cain Elementary School part of?
J. L. Cain Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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