Lake City Early Childhood Center

Lake City Early Childhood Center serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lake City Early Childhood Center's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lake City Early Childhood Center is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
87%
32%
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White
6%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
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 Lake City Early Childhood Center?
385 students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake City Early Childhood Center students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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