J. C. Lynch Elementary

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J.C. Lynch Elementary School is a public school located in Coward, South Carolina, serving students in Florence School District Three. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the rural community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a smaller school district, J.C. Lynch typically emphasizes a tight-knit community feel, where faculty and staff work to foster personal connections with students to support both their academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is integrated into the local Coward area, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding community. Like many elementary schools in the region, J.C. Lynch strives to prepare students for middle school through a combination of standardized curriculum and supportive extracurricular or enrichment activities. The school remains a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and structured learning atmosphere aimed at helping each child reach their potential within the district’s educational framework.

370

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. C. Lynch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	47
Black	57
Asian	1
Two or More	21

White
244 (65.9 %)
Black
57 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.7 %)
Two or More
21 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence 03
Phone:	(843)389-3323
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 34