- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake City, SC
Main Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Main Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450219000451
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Street Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. 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
- 18.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Street Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Main Street Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 450219000451 · Lake City, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
Main Street Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Main Street Elementary 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
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- This school
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows Main Street Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Street Elementary compares
Main Street Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Main Street Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Main Street Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Street Elementary'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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Elementary
How many students attend Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake City, SC. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 31% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Main Street Elementary?
100.0% of students at Main Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Main Street Elementary is African American at 92.8% of enrollment, in Lake City, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary 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 Main Street Elementary rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Street Elementary 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 Main Street Elementary, 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.