Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lower Lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted10.9%
22.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lower Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Lower Lee Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lower Lee Elementary School?
128 students attend Lower Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lower Lee Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lower Lee Elementary School?
Lower Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lower Lee Elementary School offer ?
Lower Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lower Lee Elementary School part of?
Lower Lee Elementary School is part of Lee 01 School District.
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