LAKE CAROLINA ELEMENTARY UPPER CAMPUS
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Blythewood, SC with about 480 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is a public school located in Blythewood, South Carolina, serving students in grades 3 through 5. Part of the Richland School District Two, the school is situated in a growing community and shares a strong sense of identity with its sister school, the Lower Campus. The "Upper Campus" designation allows the school to focus specifically on the developmental and academic needs of older elementary students as they transition toward middle school, fostering an environment tailored to upper-elementary curriculum and social growth.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, often emphasizing a "whole child" approach that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for creative and extracurricular involvement. By fostering a collaborative culture between teachers, parents, and students, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location on Kelly Mill Road places it at the heart of the Lake Carolina neighborhood, making it a central hub for local families and community engagement.
For more information, contact Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus at (803) 691-3360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
LAKE CAROLINA ELEMENTARY UPPER CAMPUS is a public school in Blythewood, SC with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 02
- Total Students:
- 480
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 480 students
- White
- 41.9%
- Black or African American
- 37.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.