Lamar Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 326-7575
Lamar Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lamar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lamar Elementary School's student population of 297 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Lamar Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 60% | 34% |
| White | 33% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darlington 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lamar Elementary School is Lamar High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Spaulding Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spaulding Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lamar Lamar High School Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.0 miles
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7500 0.0 9-12 272 - Lamar Spaulding Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 245 students
0.3 miles
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666 0.3 3-5 245 - Lamar Spaulding Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 258 students
0.5 miles
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625 0.5 6-8 258 - Timmonsville Brockington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 345 students
7.9 miles
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-4953 7.9 PK-5 345 - Timmonsville Johnson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 149 students
7.9 miles
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-4586 7.9 6-8 149
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