Black Street Early Childhood Center

256 Smith Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Black Street Early Childhood Center serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Black Street Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Black Street Early Childhood Center's student population of 328 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Black Street Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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.
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State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
50%
31%
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White
34%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
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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 Black Street Early Childhood Center?
328 students attend Black Street Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Black Street Early Childhood Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Street Early Childhood Center?
Black Street Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Street Early Childhood Center offer ?
Black Street Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Street Early Childhood Center part of?
Black Street Early Childhood Center is part of Colleton 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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