Summerton Early Childhood Center serves 138 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 90% 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: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerton Early Childhood Center's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summerton Early Childhood Center is 0.27, 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
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
85%
31%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summerton Early Childhood Center?
138 students attend Summerton Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Summerton Early Childhood Center students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerton Early Childhood Center?
Summerton Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summerton Early Childhood Center offer ?
Summerton Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerton Early Childhood Center part of?
Summerton Early Childhood Center is part of Clarendon 06 School District.
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