BATESBURG-LEESVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Batesburg-Leesville Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 03 school district, located in Batesburg-Leesville, SC with about 618 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Batesburg-Leesville Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, located at 800 Summerland Avenue in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of Lexington School District Three, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for early childhood learners, typically focusing on students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school’s mission emphasizes building a strong academic and social-emotional base, preparing young students for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades within the district.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and development, Batesburg-Leesville Primary plays a vital role in the early development of local children. The facility acts as a hub for the community, often emphasizing collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their developmental milestones in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Batesburg-Leesville Primary at (803) 532-4452 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Batesburg-Leesville, SC with about 618 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lexington 03
Total Students:
618
Teachers:
41.7
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 618 students

White
54.2%
Black or African American
32.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.