Black Street Early Childhood Center

309 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
Black Street Early Childhood Center, located at 256 Smith Street in Walterboro, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colleton County School District. As an early childhood facility, the school is dedicated to the developmental needs of the community's youngest learners, typically focusing on providing a nurturing environment that bridges the gap between home and the formal K-12 school system. The center prioritizes early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills to ensure that students are adequately prepared for their transition into elementary school.

By concentrating specifically on early childhood education, the school fosters a specialized learning environment tailored to the unique curiosity and growth patterns of preschool and pre-kindergarten-aged children. Through a combination of structured play, guided instruction, and community engagement, Black Street Early Childhood Center aims to establish a strong academic trajectory for the children of Walterboro, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and long-term educational success in a supportive, locally-focused setting.
309
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Street Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White116
Hispanic18
Black154
Asian1
Two or More17
American Indian3
  • Black
    154 (49.8 %)
  • White
    116 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • 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: Colleton 01
Phone: (843)782-4516
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 135
Kindergarten 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black Street Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten135
Kindergarten174
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black Street Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14446.6%
Male16553.4%