LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lower Lee Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lee 01 school district, located in Mayesville, SC with about 224 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Lower Lee Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lower Lee Elementary School, located at 5142 St. Charles Road in Mayesville, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational institution within the Lee County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the foundational academic and social development of students in the Mayesville community. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to grow both intellectually and personally during their formative years.
Beyond its academic mission, Lower Lee Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and needs of rural Lee County. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success in middle and high school. The staff works closely with families and community stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and steady educational progress.
For more information, contact Lower Lee Elementary at (803) 428-3637 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mayesville, SC 29104
(803) 428-3637
LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mayesville, SC with about 224 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lee 01
- Total Students:
- 224
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 224 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- White
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.