At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Southside Early Childhood Center: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Southside Early Childhood Center
Southside Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Hartsville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Darlington 01. NCES reports 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.8%) and White (34.4%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southside Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.4%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black50.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Darlington 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pate Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
397 reported students
Brockington Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
303 reported students
North Hartsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Carolina Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
212 reported students
Thornwell School for the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
188 reported students
Public schools near Southside Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High High · Darlington 01 | 09–12 | 1,129 | 1 mi |
| Hartsville Middle Middle · Darlington 01 | 06–08 | 801 | 1.1 mi |
| Carolina Elementary Elementary · Darlington 01 | KG–05 | 212 | 1.4 mi |
| Bay Road Elementary Elementary · Darlington 01 | PK–05 | 563 | 1.5 mi |
| Thornwell School for the Arts Elementary · Darlington 01 | KG–05 | 188 | 1.6 mi |
| North Hartsville Elementary Elementary · Darlington 01 | KG–05 | 486 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southside Early Childhood Center
What grades does Southside Early Childhood Center serve?
Southside Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Darlington 01.
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 232 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southside Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 360 students and 32.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southside Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southside Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Darlington 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Southside Early Childhood Center in?
Southside Early Childhood Center is part of Darlington 01, based in Darlington, SC, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southside Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hartsville High (1 mi), Hartsville Middle (1.1 mi), Carolina Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.