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Lower Lee Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Mayesville, South Carolina · Lee 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students150
Student:Teacher7.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 535
150
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Lower Lee Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Mayesville, South Carolina. The school enrolls 150 students. It is part of the Lee 01 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
150 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

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

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictLee 01
County45061
CityMayesville
ZIP29104
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450267000711

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment150
White4.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American92.6%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
4.0%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
92.6%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 (2023)