Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus

1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Lake Carolina Elementary School (Lower Campus) is a highly regarded public school located in the growing community of Blythewood, South Carolina. As part of the Richland School District Two, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment tailored specifically to students in the primary grades (typically Pre-K through 2nd grade). The facility is designed to encourage early academic success, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning, serving as the foundation for students before they transition to the Upper Campus.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lake Carolina Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school places a significant emphasis on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to ensure that every student receives personalized attention. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on character development, the Lower Campus strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where young learners feel safe, engaged, and prepared to meet the challenges of their upcoming elementary school years.

531

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	68
Black	248
Asian	12
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

Black
248 (46.7%)
White
145 (27.3%)
Hispanic
68 (12.8%)
Two or More
56 (10.5%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 02
Phone:	(803)714-1300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 146

Grade 1 174

Grade 2 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	146
Grade 1	174
Grade 2	162

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	46%
Male	287	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)