Lake City Early Childhood Center serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake City Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake City Early Childhood Center's student population of 397 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake City Early Childhood Center is 0.26, which is less 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
86%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center?
397 students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lake City Early Childhood Center students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake City Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lake City Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake City Early Childhood Center part of?
Lake City Early Childhood Center is part of Florence 03 School District.
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