North Elementary

645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Elementary School, located at 1100 Roddey Drive in Lancaster, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lancaster County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to meet the needs of its young learners. By focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere, North Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond its focus on core instruction, North Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school typically engages families and the local Lancaster community to enhance the overall educational experience, striving to create a safe and welcoming space for all children. Through collaborative efforts between educators, staff, and parents, North Elementary works to instill a love of learning while equipping students with the essential skills necessary to thrive in their future endeavors.

645

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	121
Black	278
Asian	5
Two or More	49

Black
278 (43.2%)
White
191 (29.7%)
Hispanic
121 (18.8%)
Two or More
49 (7.6%)
Asian
5 (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:	Lancaster 01
Phone:	(803)283-9918
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 29

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 113