Carolyn Lewis School serves 1,078 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carolyn Lewis School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,078 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carolyn Lewis School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
18%
31%
White
50%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carolyn Lewis School?
1,078 students attend Carolyn Lewis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carolyn Lewis School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolyn Lewis School?
Carolyn Lewis School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolyn Lewis School offer ?
Carolyn Lewis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Carolyn Lewis School part of?
Carolyn Lewis School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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