Lake City Early Childhood Center
379 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Lake City Early Childhood Center, located at 906 North Matthews Road in Lake City, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Florence County School District. The center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and early developmental programs. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school and foster a lifelong love for learning.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of children in their formative years. Beyond academic preparation, Lake City Early Childhood Center prioritizes community involvement and parent engagement, recognizing that a collaborative approach between educators and families is essential for early childhood success. Through its specialized focus on early development, the center plays a critical role in establishing a strong educational bedrock for the children of the Lake City community.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of children in their formative years. Beyond academic preparation, Lake City Early Childhood Center prioritizes community involvement and parent engagement, recognizing that a collaborative approach between educators and families is essential for early childhood success. Through its specialized focus on early development, the center plays a critical role in establishing a strong educational bedrock for the children of the Lake City community.
379
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 330 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black330 (87.1 %)
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White17 (4.5 %)
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Hispanic16 (4.2 %)
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Two or More15 (4.0 %)
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American Indian1 (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)374-2353 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 379 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
69
Kindergarten
112
Grade 1
113
Grade 2
85
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 112 |
| Grade 1 | 113 |
| Grade 2 | 85 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 192 | 50.7% |
| Male | 187 | 49.3% |
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