Lancaster County School District
- 300 SOUTH CATAWBA ST
- LANCASTER, SC 29721
- (803) 416-8806
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,888 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.7 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 11,808 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 707 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 11,808 | 16.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 252 |
| Kindergarten Students | 885 |
| 1st Grade Students | 887 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 875 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 886 |
| 4th Grade Students | 920 |
| 5th Grade Students | 885 |
| 6th Grade Students | 915 |
| 7th Grade Students | 853 |
| 8th Grade Students | 826 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,044 |
| 10th Grade Students | 822 |
| 11th Grade Students | 832 |
| 12th Grade Students | 805 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 88 |
| Hispanic | 557 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,642 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,257 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,016 |
| Female | 5,567 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 707 | 16.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 42 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 431 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 228 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 172 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 34 |
| Elementary | 23 |
| Secondary | 11 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 20 |
| Library Support Staff | 19 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 123 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| Student Support Services | 46 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $114,996,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,677,000 | 32.8% |
| Property Tax | $27,671,000 | 24.1% |
| Other School Systems | $23,000 | 0.02% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,621,000 | 2.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $81,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $1,423,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,294,000 | 2.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $35,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,334,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $1,225,000 | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $970,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $63,430,000 | 55.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,715,000 | 16.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $14,002,000 | 12.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,140,000 | 3.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,685,000 | 2.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $327,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $6,363,000 | 5.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $156,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $737,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $14,632,000 | 12.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,666,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,889,000 | 12.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,574,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,848,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $561,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $50,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $183,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $29,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,620,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $391,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Specified | $4,627,000 | 4.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $102,416,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $61,168,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $36,236,000 | 35.4% |
| Student Support | $7,300,000 | 6.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,320,000 | 7.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,244,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $6,355,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,087,000 | 6.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,954,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Support Services | $2,976,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,012,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $4,831,000 | 4.2% |
| Enterprise Operations | $181,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 139 | 4.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lancaster County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 11,808
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 707
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| A.R. RUCKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
422 Old Dixie Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | 6-8 | 526 | 13.8 |  Review This School |
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| ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6925 Kershawcamden Hwy
Kershaw, SC Public | 9-12 | 616 | 14.5 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6865 Kershaw Camden Hwy
Kershaw, SC Public | 6-8 | 476 | 16.4 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BROOKLYN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1637 Billings Dr
Lancaster, SC Public | PK-5 | 456 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| BUFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1906 North Rocky River Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | PK-5 | 833 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4290 Tabernacle Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | 9-12 | 589 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| BUFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1890 North Rocky River Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | 6-8 | 445 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
110 Clinton School Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | PK-5 | 388 | 12.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DISCOVERY SCHOOL OF LANCASTER | ||||
302 West Dunlap St
Lancaster, SC Charter | KG-5 | 108 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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| ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1477 Locustwood Ave
Lancaster, SC Public | PK-5 | 441 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| HEATH SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
158 Solar Rd
Heath Springs, SC Public | PK-5 | 415 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| INDIAN LAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4137 Doby's Bridge Rd
Indian Land, SC Public | PK-5 | 1,181 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| INDIAN LAND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8063 River Rd
Indian Land, SC Public | 9-12 | 642 | 14.4 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| INDIAN LAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8361 Charlotte Hwy
Indian Land, SC Public | 6-8 | 526 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| KERSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
108 North Rollins Dr
Kershaw, SC Public | PK-5 | 507 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
617 Normandy Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,656 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| MCDONALD GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2763 Lynwood Dr
Lancaster, SC Public | KG-5 | 472 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Roddey Dr
Lancaster, SC Public | KG-5 | 664 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1551 Billings Dr
Lancaster, SC Public | 6-8 | 621 | 14.4 | 4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL | ||||
500 Hampton Rd
Lancaster, SC Public | PK | 125 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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