McDonald Green Elementary

336 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McDonald Green Elementary School, located at 2763 Lynwood Drive in Lancaster, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Lancaster County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, McDonald Green Elementary typically offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school works closely with families and the local Lancaster community to provide resources and opportunities that help students thrive. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, diverse learning activities, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

336

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonald Green Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	40
Black	126
Two or More	24

White
146 (43.5 %)
Black
126 (37.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (11.9 %)
Two or More
24 (7.1 %)

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:	Lancaster 01
Phone:	(803)285-7416
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 20

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53