- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, SC
Lake City Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Lake City Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450219001641
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City Early Childhood Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lake City Early Childhood Center held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 450219001641 · Lake City, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
Lake City Early Childhood Center held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake City Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- This school
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows Lake City Early Childhood Center reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City Early Childhood Center compares
Lake City Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
White 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Lake City Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake City Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scranton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake City Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, SC. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Early Childhood Center is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake City Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Lake City Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Lake City Early Childhood Center is African American at 89.4% of enrollment, in Lake City, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City Early Childhood Center?
Lake City Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides Lake City Early Childhood Center, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), Scranton Elementary (389 students), and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.