Southside Early Childhood Center serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside Early Childhood Center's student population of 338 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
50%
32%
White
33%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
338 students attend Southside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Southside Early Childhood Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Southside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Early Childhood Center part of?
Southside Early Childhood Center is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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