Latta Elementary

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Latta Elementary School, located at 300 Viking Drive in Latta, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Latta School District. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community, functioning as a hub for early childhood and elementary development. With a focus on academic core subjects and foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of middle school while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values and spirit of the Latta community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Latta Elementary is known for its "Viking" pride, which serves as a common thread connecting students, faculty, and local families. The school emphasizes character development and student engagement, often utilizing its close-knit setting to ensure that learners receive personalized attention. By bridging the gap between home and school life, Latta Elementary strives to provide a stable, growth-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

721

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Latta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	51
Black	250
Asian	1
Two or More	57
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (49.2%)
Black
250 (34.7%)
Two or More
57 (7.9%)
Hispanic
51 (7.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Dillon 03
Phone:	(843)752-5295
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 72

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 111