Lugoff-Elgin Middle

668 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

668

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	48
Black	142
Asian	5
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
432 (64.7 %)
Black
142 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (7.2 %)
Two or More
38 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-3591
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 6 223

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 234