Lower Lee Elementary

Lee 01
5142 St. Charles Road
Mayesville, SC 29104
175 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lower Lee Elementary School, located at 5142 St. Charles Road in Mayesville, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational institution within the Lee County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the foundational academic and social development of students in the Mayesville community. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to grow both intellectually and personally during their formative years.

Beyond its academic mission, Lower Lee Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and needs of rural Lee County. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success in middle and high school. The staff works closely with families and community stakeholders to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and steady educational progress.
175
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    162 (92.6 %)
  • White
    7 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Lee 01
Phone: (803)428-3637
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
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 14
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 28
Gender Ratio