Black Street Early Childhood Center

256 Smith Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Black Street Early Childhood Center serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : The Black Street Early Childhood Center serves the entire district of Walterboro, SC, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,133.3 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 38.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Black Street Early Childhood Center's student population of 358 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
It's all about the kids! The time is now!

School Rankings

The diversity score of Black Street Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
47%
31%
White
32%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(22-23)
22.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Black Street Early Childhood Center?
358 students attend Black Street Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Black Street Early Childhood Center students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Street Early Childhood Center?
Black Street Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Street Early Childhood Center offer ?
Black Street Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Black Street Early Childhood Center part of?
Black Street Early Childhood Center is part of Colleton 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : The Black Street Early Childhood Center serves the entire district of Walterboro, SC, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,133.3 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 38.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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