Lake City Early Childhood Center

357 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Lake City Early Childhood Center, located at 906 North Matthews Road in Lake City, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Florence County School District. The center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and early developmental programs. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school and foster a lifelong love for learning.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of children in their formative years. Beyond academic preparation, Lake City Early Childhood Center prioritizes community involvement and parent engagement, recognizing that a collaborative approach between educators and families is essential for early childhood success. Through its specialized focus on early development, the center plays a critical role in establishing a strong educational bedrock for the children of the Lake City community.
357
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake City Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic11
Black319
Asian3
Two or More6
American Indian4
  • Black
    319 (89.4%)
  • White
    14 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
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: Florence 03
Phone: (843)374-2353
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 107
Grade 2 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake City Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten57
Kindergarten102
Grade 1107
Grade 291
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake City Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18251%
Male17549%