Latta Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

134 Latimer Street
Latta, SC 29565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Latta Early Childhood Center serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
340 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
15%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
32%
31%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
58%
46%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.56

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Latta Early Childhood Center?
340 students attend Latta Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Latta Early Childhood Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Latta Early Childhood Center?
Latta Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Latta Early Childhood Center offer ?
Latta Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Latta Early Childhood Center part of?
Latta Early Childhood Center is part of Dillon 03 School District.

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