Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lambs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lambs Elementary serves the northwest part of Mc Clellanville, SC, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lambs Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Lambs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lambs Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
35%
31%
White
17%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lambs Elementary School's ranking?
Lambs Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lambs Elementary School often compared to?
Lambs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunley Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lambs Elementary School?
580 students attend Lambs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lambs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lambs Elementary School?
Lambs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lambs Elementary School offer ?
Lambs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lambs Elementary School part of?
Lambs Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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