Little Mountain Elementary
396 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Little Mountain Elementary School, located at 692 Mill Street in Little Mountain, South Carolina, is a key educational institution serving the local community within the School District of Newberry County. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, typically catering to students in their early childhood and elementary years. The school is known for its role in fostering a small-town, supportive environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community involvement, reflecting the values of the rural setting in which it is situated.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional core curriculum—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with programs designed to support social and emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Little Mountain Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members. These relationships are central to the school's mission of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young students can develop the academic skills and character traits necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by balancing traditional core curriculum—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with programs designed to support social and emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Little Mountain Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members. These relationships are central to the school's mission of creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young students can develop the academic skills and character traits necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.
396
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 312 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 54 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White312 (78.8 %)
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Black54 (13.6 %)
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Hispanic15 (3.8 %)
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Two or More14 (3.5 %)
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Asian1 (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: | Newberry 01 |
| Phone: | (803)945-7721 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 396 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
20
Kindergarten
62
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
60
Grade 3
54
Grade 4
80
Grade 5
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 62 |
| Grade 1 | 63 |
| Grade 2 | 60 |
| Grade 3 | 54 |
| Grade 4 | 80 |
| Grade 5 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 192 | 48.5% |
| Male | 204 | 51.5% |
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