At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
Lake City Early Childhood Center: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.3:1 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
- 316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Lake City Early Childhood Center
Lake City Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Lake City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Florence 03. NCES reports 357 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 15.3:1, above 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 (89.4%) and White (3.9%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lake City Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.3 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black89.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Florence 03
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J. C. Lynch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
Scranton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
389 reported students
Main Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
318 reported students
Olanta Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
198 reported students
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
High · Grades 07–12
385 reported students
Ronald E. McNair Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
275 reported students
Public schools near Lake City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High High · Florence 03 | 09–12 | 492 | 0.2 mi |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet High · Florence 03 | 07–12 | 385 | 1.2 mi |
| Main Street Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | 03–06 | 318 | 1.8 mi |
| Scranton Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–06 | 389 | 1.9 mi |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–06 | 353 | 5.5 mi |
| Olanta Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–06 | 198 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake City Early Childhood Center
What grades does Lake City Early Childhood Center serve?
Lake City Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Florence 03.
How many students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center reported 357 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 316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake City Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 357 students and 23.3 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 Lake City Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake City Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence 03 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lake City Early Childhood Center in?
Lake City Early Childhood Center is part of Florence 03, based in Lake City, SC, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake City Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake City High (0.2 mi), J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (1.2 mi), Main Street Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.