LUGOFF-ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lugoff-Elgin Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, located in Lugoff, SC with about 661 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Lugoff-Elgin Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lugoff-Elgin Middle School, located in Lugoff, South Carolina, is a key part of the Kershaw County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous instruction with social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.
Beyond its academic offerings, Lugoff-Elgin Middle emphasizes community involvement and school spirit. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and excellence, often leveraging technology and modern teaching strategies to engage a diverse student body. By promoting a collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to help young adolescents develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed as they move forward in their educational journeys.
For more information, contact Lugoff-Elgin Middle at (803) 438-3591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
LUGOFF-ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lugoff, SC with about 661 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kershaw 01
- Total Students:
- 661
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 661 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUGOFF-ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.