Latta Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)
Latta Early Childhood Center served 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 32% | 34% |
| White | 58% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dillon 03 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Latta Early Childhood Center is Latta High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Latta Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Latta Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Latta Latta Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 697 students10
0.0 miles
300 Viking Drive
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295 0 PK-4 697 - Latta Latta High School Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 497 students10
0.7 miles
618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5751 0.7 9-12 497 - Latta Latta Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 487 students10
0.7 miles
612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-7117 0.7 5-8 487 - Dillon South Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 264 students10
6.1 miles
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210 6.1 PK-3 264 - Dillon Gordon Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 520 students10
6.2 miles
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227 6.2 4-5 520
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