McColl Elementary/Middle

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

McColl Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in McColl, South Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a part of the Marlboro County School District, the school functions as a community hub for the town, focusing on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while addressing the diverse learning needs of its rural student population.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering social-emotional growth and preparing students for future success in the Marlboro County system. Because it houses both elementary and middle school grade levels under one roof, the institution plays a central role in the lives of local families, often prioritizing community engagement and school spirit. Like many schools in the region, McColl Elementary/Middle focuses on implementing consistent instructional strategies to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student achievement.

631

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McColl Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	9
Black	162
Asian	4
Two or More	98
American Indian	87

White
271 (42.9%)
Black
162 (25.7%)
Two or More
98 (15.5%)
American Indian
87 (13.8%)
Hispanic
9 (1.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

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:	Marlboro 01
Phone:	(843)523-5371
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 37

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 68