Lyman Elementary

750 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lyman Elementary School, located at 1221 Holly Springs Road in Lyman, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Spartanburg School District Five. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its focus on academic growth and community engagement, Lyman Elementary is structured to foster early childhood development through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Lyman, acting as a central hub for neighborhood families. It is recognized for maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging district resources and local community support, Lyman Elementary strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the nurturing environment necessary to help young students build a strong educational foundation for their future success.

750

Total Students

56.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	115
Black	86
Asian	18
Two or More	48

White
483 (64.4%)
Hispanic
115 (15.3%)
Black
86 (11.5%)
Two or More
48 (6.4%)
Asian
18 (2.4%)

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:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-2330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 40

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 110