Batesburg-leesville Primary School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batesburg-leesville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Batesburg-leesville Primary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Batesburg-leesville Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
27%
31%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Batesburg-leesville Primary School?
535 students attend Batesburg-leesville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Batesburg-leesville Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batesburg-leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-leesville Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Batesburg-leesville Primary School offer ?
Batesburg-leesville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Batesburg-leesville Primary School part of?
Batesburg-leesville Primary School is part of Lexington 03 School District.
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