Long Cane Primary serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Cane Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Long Cane Primary's student population of 335 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Long Cane Primary is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
57%
31%
White
40%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Long Cane Primary?
335 students attend Long Cane Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Long Cane Primary students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Cane Primary?
Long Cane Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Cane Primary offer ?
Long Cane Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Cane Primary part of?
Long Cane Primary is part of Abbeville 60 School District.
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