M. S. Bailey Child Development Center

M. S. Bailey Child Development Center serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

M. S. Bailey Child Development Center's student population of 134 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Pre-K On Our Way!'

School Rankings

The diversity score of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
31%
31%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
134 students attend M. S. Bailey Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does M. S. Bailey Child Development Center offer ?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is M. S. Bailey Child Development Center part of?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is part of Laurens 56 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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