- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swansea, SC
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Four Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450279001548
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Four 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, Lexington Four Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 450279001548 · Swansea, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Swansea High (695 students)
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swansea High
Swansea High
695 students
- Frances F. Mac
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
515 students
- Sandhills Prim
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- This school
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Sandhills Elem
Sandhills Elementary
491 students
What this shows Lexington Four Early Childhood Center reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Four Early Childhood Center compares
Lexington Four 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Lexington Four Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances F. Mack Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Four Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Swansea
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Lexington Four Early Childhood Center?
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swansea, SC. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Lexington Four 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 Lexington Four Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Four Early Childhood Center?
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington Four Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Four Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Swansea, 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 Swansea on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 04?
Besides Lexington Four Early Childhood Center, Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students), Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students), and Sandhills Primary (509 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.