Lake City Early Childhood Center serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Attendance Zone: Lake City Early Childhood Center serves the southeast part of Lake City, SC, covering an area of approximately 47.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake City Early Childhood Center's student population of 357 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake City Early Childhood Center is 0.21, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
31%
White
4%
46%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center?
357 students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lake City Early Childhood Center students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, 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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