South Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊLamar-Spaulding Elementary

Lamar-Spaulding Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Lamar, South Carolina Β· Darlington 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students496
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 538
496
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Lamar, South Carolina. The school enrolls 496 students. It is part of the Darlington 01 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDarlington 01
County45031
CityLamar
ZIP29069
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450186001751

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment496
White37.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American53.4%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
37.3%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
53.4%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)