At a glance
Reported students
398
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Brooklyn Springs Elementary: 398 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.4:1 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
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Brooklyn Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lancaster. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Lancaster 01. NCES reports 398 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (44.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.9%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Brooklyn Springs Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.77 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
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.5%
- 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
- White23.4%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black44.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
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 Lancaster 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clinton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Erwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
McDonald Green Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Heath Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Kershaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
North Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
645 reported students
Public schools near Brooklyn Springs Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 418 | 1.4 mi |
| Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary · Charter · Lancaster 01 | KG–05 | 146 | 1.4 mi |
| Clinton Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 412 | 2 mi |
| North Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 645 | 2.2 mi |
| McDonald Green Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 337 | 3.3 mi |
| Heath Springs Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 297 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Springs Elementary
What grades does Brooklyn Springs Elementary serve?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lancaster 01.
How many students attend Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary reported 398 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 398 students and 29.77 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 Brooklyn Springs Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lancaster 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Brooklyn Springs Elementary in?
Brooklyn Springs Elementary is part of Lancaster 01, based in Lancaster, SC, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brooklyn Springs Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Erwin Elementary (1.4 mi), Discovery Charter of Lancaster (1.4 mi), Clinton Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.