Manning Early Childhood Center serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manning Early Childhood Center's student population of 637 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Manning Early Childhood Center is 0.53, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
64%
31%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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 Manning Early Childhood Center?
637 students attend Manning Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Manning Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manning Early Childhood Center?
Manning 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 Manning Early Childhood Center offer ?
Manning Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manning Early Childhood Center part of?
Manning Early Childhood Center is part of Clarendon 06 School District.
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