Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 92%
- Reading Proficiency: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus's student population of 494 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)92%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)97%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
47%
31%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus often compared to?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Round Top Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
494 students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus offer ?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus part of?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is part of Richland 02 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus located?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is located in the Lake Carolina neighborhood of Blythewood, SC.
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