Serving 318 students in grades 3-6, Main Street 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 is 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Main Street Elementary serves the southeast part of Lake City, SC, covering an area of approximately 47.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Street Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Main Street 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 Main Street Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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
What is Main Street Elementary School's ranking?
Main Street Elementary School is ranked #1039 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Main Street Elementary School?
318 students attend Main Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Main Street Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Street Elementary School?
Main Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Main Street Elementary School offer ?
Main Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Main Street Elementary School part of?
Main Street Elementary School is part of Florence 03 School District.
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