Main Street Elementary

Summary:

Main Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake City, South Carolina, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Florence 03 school district, which is ranked 54 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Main Street Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 91.62% African American and 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of South Carolina elementary schools, with academic performance on state assessments significantly below the state and district averages. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $12,366, the school's outcomes remain poor, suggesting the resources are not being effectively utilized. In comparison, nearby schools like Olanta Elementary, J.C. Lynch Elementary, and Scranton Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings.

While Main Street Elementary's subgroup performance for African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is higher than the overall school ranking, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, dropping from a 1-star rating to a 0-star rating in recent years. This trend indicates that the school's academic performance is not improving and may be falling further behind the state and district averages, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for this school community.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 318 East Main Street
       Lake City, SC  29560


(843) 374-2221

District: Florence 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,366 Help


Students who attend Main Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ronald E. McNair Junior High
High:    Lake City High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.2 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.6%
Hispanic:
3.7%
White:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Main Street Elementary ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Florence 03 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.6%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Florence 03 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary is 24.2, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Florence 03 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Main Street Elementary is $12,366, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Florence 03 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Main Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Main Street Elementary 450th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Main Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Florence 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence 03 54th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Main Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.45 460th 542 15.1%
2004 10.31 521st 550 5.3%
2005 6.36 543rd 557 2.5%
2006 6.47 541st 559 3.2%
2007 12.48 531st 566 6.2%
2008 11.87 542nd 577 6.1%
2009 5.38 568th 580 2.1%
2010 3.75 579th 589 1.7%
2011 4.63 586th 597 1.8%
2012 7.21 571st 594 3.9%
2013 7.62 579th 599 3.3%
2014 20.24 563rd 630 10.6%
2017 10.54 603rd 639 5.6%
2018 7.28 609th 624 2.4%
2019 10.41 601st 643 6.5%
2021 5.48 615th 622 1.1%
2022 8.45 594th 625 5.0%
2023 12.08 581st 644 9.8%
2024 29.42 450th 638 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.98 569th 588 3.2%
2019 15.73 541st 600 9.8%
2021 7.35 569th 580 1.9%
2022 12.04 561st 600 6.5%
2023 17.92 527th 608 13.3%
2024 42.62 353rd 599 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.26 556th 570 2.5%
2019 12.42 536th 588 8.8%
2021 6.31 544th 554 1.8%
2022 10.85 528th 573 7.9%
2023 13.87 524th 580 9.7%
2024 27.97 416th 565 26.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.48 152nd 161 5.6%
2019 14.65 178th 189 5.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.91 553rd 571 3.2%
2019 8.19 567th 590 3.9%
2021 4.33 556th 561 0.9%
2022 6.06 563rd 579 2.8%
2023 10.81 534th 582 8.2%
2024 29.46 407th 568 28.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Main Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.52 375th 412 9.0%
2019 28.68 339th 421 19.5%
2021 13.66 338th 350 3.4%
2022 24.24 327th 393 16.8%
2023 29.73 305th 394 22.6%
2024 61.74 114th 369 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Main Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 78 357 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 108 392 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 106 407 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 101 373 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 96 354 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 117 377 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 107 385 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 87 360 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 87 360 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 103 364 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 97 353 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 88 337 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 91 350 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 78 360 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 94 367 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 469
2003 94 367 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 469
2004 104 369 3 6 0 n/a n/a 2 484
2005 83 397 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 489
2006 80 408 1 7 0 n/a n/a 2 498
2007 65 397 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 63 384 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 455
2009 54 401 2 8 0 n/a n/a 6 471
2010 40 418 4 7 0 n/a n/a 2 471
2011 20 351 0 8 0 1 8 0 388
2012 20 332 0 5 0 1 7 0 365
2013 33 339 0 7 0 0 4 0 383
2014 36 347 0 9 0 0 3 0 395
2015 15 388 0 18 0 0 1 0 422
2016 15 374 0 14 0 0 5 0 408
2017 15 362 0 15 1 0 5 0 398
2018 19 321 0 8 1 0 4 0 353
2019 28 357 1 10 1 0 2 0 399
2020 25 350 1 7 1 0 3 0 387
2021 18 331 1 6 1 0 4 0 361
2022 8 326 1 6 2 0 7 0 350
2023 10 306 0 11 1 0 6 0 334
2024 6 300 0 12 0 0 6 0 324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Main Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 21.6 20.1 n/a
1989 500 24.7 20.2 n/a
1990 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
1991 474 24.9 19.0 77.2
1992 450 24.9 18.0 81.3
1993 496 24.0 20.7 77
1994 498 27.0 18.4 77.9
1995 449 22.0 20.4 74.8
1996 449 22.0 20.4 74.8
1997 472 26.0 18.2 74.6
1998 460 26.0 17.7 80.7
1999 429 26.0 16.5 78.3
2000 443 29.2 15.2 81.3
2001 441 27.0 16.3 83.9
2002 469 30.0 15.6 83.3
2003 469 30.0 15.6 83.3
2004 484 27.0 17.9 86.5
2005 489 28.0 17.5 90
2006 498 30.0 16.6 94.2
2007 464 36.0 12.9 92.9
2008 455 29.0 15.7 93.6
2009 471 24.0 19.6 78.1
2010 471 26.0 18.1 96.4
2011 388 29.0 13.3 87.9
2012 365 26.0 14.0 95.3
2013 383 28.0 13.6 95.6
2014 395 27.0 14.6 97.2
2015 422 29.0 14.5 88.9
2016 408 29.0 14.0 95.1
2017 398 26.7 14.9 100
2018 353 20.0 17.6 100
2019 399 22.5 17.7 100
2020 387 21.2 18.2 100
2021 361 21.0 17.1 100
2022 350 27.0 12.9 100
2023 334 17.3 19.2 100
2024 324 13.3 24.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Main Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 21.6 20.1 n/a
1989 500 24.7 20.2 n/a
1990 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
1991 474 24.9 19.0 77.2
1992 450 24.9 18.0 81.3
1993 496 24.0 20.7 77
1994 498 27.0 18.4 77.9
1995 449 22.0 20.4 74.8
1996 449 22.0 20.4 74.8
1997 472 26.0 18.2 74.6
1998 460 26.0 17.7 80.7
1999 429 26.0 16.5 78.3
2000 443 29.2 15.2 81.3
2001 441 27.0 16.3 83.9
2002 469 30.0 15.6 83.3
2003 469 30.0 15.6 83.3
2004 484 27.0 17.9 86.5
2005 489 28.0 17.5 90
2006 498 30.0 16.6 94.2
2007 464 36.0 12.9 92.9
2008 455 29.0 15.7 93.6
2009 471 24.0 19.6 78.1
2010 471 26.0 18.1 96.4
2011 388 29.0 13.3 87.9
2012 365 26.0 14.0 95.3
2013 383 28.0 13.6 95.6
2014 395 27.0 14.6 97.2
2015 422 29.0 14.5 88.9
2016 408 29.0 14.0 95.1
2017 398 26.7 14.9 100
2018 353 20.0 17.6 100
2019 399 22.5 17.7 100
2020 387 21.2 18.2 100
2021 361 21.0 17.1 100
2022 350 27.0 12.9 100
2023 334 17.3 19.2 100
2024 324 13.3 24.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Main Street Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (6.2%) $338 (3.3%) $975 (9.5%) $7,407 (72.5%) $1,832 (17.9%) $9,239 (90.5%) $10,214
2020 $1,353 (11.9%) $1,143 (10.1%) $2,495 (22.0%) $7,024 (61.9%) $1,827 (16.1%) $8,851 (78.0%) $11,346
2021 $1,097 (10.6%) $862 (8.3%) $1,959 (18.9%) $6,983 (67.3%) $1,439 (13.9%) $8,422 (81.1%) $10,382
2022 $1,733 (15.9%) $973 (8.9%) $2,705 (24.8%) $6,610 (60.5%) $1,605 (14.7%) $8,215 (75.2%) $10,920
2023 $2,154 (17.4%) $1,917 (15.5%) $4,071 (32.9%) $6,183 (50.0%) $2,112 (17.1%) $8,295 (67.1%) $12,366

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Main Street Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 601st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 581st of 644 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Elementary)25.630.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)36.841.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Main Street Elementary)33.734.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)39.846.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Main Street Elementary)6.97.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Florence 03)31.616
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Elementary)3034.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)39.242.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Elementary)14.99.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)28.224.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Elementary)18.850
 31.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)23.150
 26.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Elementary)27.220.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)24.624
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Main Street Elementary)9.75.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade Science (Florence 03)24.222.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Elementary)15.122.8
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 03)27.638.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Elementary)9.76.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florence 03)2017.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399334
 16.3%
African American357306
 14.3%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White2810
 64.3%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Main Street Elementary

Students who attend Main Street Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald E. McNair Junior High
High : Lake City High

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Main Street Elementary.

Students at Main Street Elementary are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Main Street Elementary ranks 450th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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