Lakewood Elementary

866 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School, located on Highway 396 in the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Horry County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Lakewood aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lakewood Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Myrtle Beach community, often prioritizing parent involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school leverages its location to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates modern teaching practices and technology. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong interpersonal skills.

866

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	536
Hispanic	135
Black	73
Asian	10
Two or More	100
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
536 (61.9%)
Hispanic
135 (15.6%)
Two or More
100 (11.5%)
Black
73 (8.4%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
5 (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:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)650-6768
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 51

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 167