Laurens County School District 55
- 1029 WEST MAIN ST
- LAURENS, SC 29360
- (864) 984-8101
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | - | - |
Dropout Rate | 5.5% | 3.9% |
Per Pupil Spending | $8,438 | $9,155 |
Students Per Teacher | 16.5 | 14.4 |
Number of Schools | 11 | - |
Number of Students | 6,007 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 363 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 6,007 | 16.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | 412 |
Kindergarten Students | 494 |
1st Grade Students | 492 |
2nd Grade Students | 434 |
3rd Grade Students | 436 |
4th Grade Students | 443 |
5th Grade Students | 473 |
6th Grade Students | 480 |
7th Grade Students | 444 |
8th Grade Students | 418 |
9th Grade Students | 500 |
10th Grade Students | 357 |
11th Grade Students | 360 |
12th Grade Students | 274 |
Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 17 |
Hispanic | 418 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,830 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,693 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 3,071 |
Female | 2,888 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 363 | 16.5 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
Elementary Teachers | 233 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 93 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 119 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
Elementary | 10 |
Secondary | 4 |
Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 12 |
Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 120 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
School Administrators | 24 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 44 |
Student Support Services | 21 |
Other Support Services Staff | 4 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $54,132,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $15,291,000 | 28.2% |
Property Tax | $11,514,000 | 21.3% |
Cities and Counties | $317,000 | 0.6% |
Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $46,000 | 0.08% |
School Lunch | $661,000 | 1.2% |
District Activity Receipts | $863,000 | 1.6% |
Interest Earnings | $563,000 | 1.0% |
Private Contributions | $17,000 | 0.03% |
Miscellaneous | $1,310,000 | 2.4% |
Total State Revenues | $32,885,000 | 60.7% |
General Formula Assistance | $9,909,000 | 18.3% |
Staff Improvement Programs | $6,716,000 | 12.4% |
Special Education Programs | $2,285,000 | 4.2% |
Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,514,000 | 4.6% |
Gifted and Talented Programs | $133,000 | 0.2% |
Vocational Education Programs | $2,980,000 | 5.5% |
School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.01% |
Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $110,000 | 0.2% |
Transportation Programs | $452,000 | 0.8% |
Other Programs | $6,539,000 | 12.1% |
State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,243,000 | 2.3% |
Total Federal Revenues | $5,956,000 | 11.0% |
Through State - Title I | $1,541,000 | 2.8% |
Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,611,000 | 3.0% |
Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $223,000 | 0.4% |
Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $30,000 | 0.06% |
Through State - Title V, Part A | $10,000 | 0.02% |
Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $118,000 | 0.2% |
Through State - Bilingual Education | $38,000 | 0.07% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,119,000 | 3.9% |
Through State - Other | $85,000 | 0.2% |
Non-Specified | $132,000 | 0.2% |
Direct - Other | $49,000 | 0.09% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $51,208,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $27,492,000 | 53.7% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,502,000 | 40.0% |
Student Support | $3,620,000 | 6.7% |
Instructional Staff Support | $4,487,000 | 8.3% |
General Administration Support | $1,167,000 | 2.2% |
School Administration Support | $2,913,000 | 5.4% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,181,000 | 7.7% |
Student Transportation Support | $2,533,000 | 4.7% |
Other Support Services | $1,601,000 | 3.0% |
Total Other Expenditures | $3,214,000 | 6.3% |
Food Services | $3,214,000 | 5.9% |
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 | 85 | 5.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Laurens County School District 55
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 6,007
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 363
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E B MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Parkview Dr
Laurens, SC Public | PK-5 | 671 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 Lucas Ave
Laurens, SC Public | PK-5 | 503 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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GRAY COURT-OWINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC Public | 6-8 | 231 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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HICKORY TAVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC Public | PK-5 | 448 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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HICKORY TAVERN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC Public | 6-8 | 307 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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LAURENS DISTRICT 55 HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5058 Hwy 76 West
Laurens, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,491 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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LAURENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Henry St
Laurens, SC Public | PK-5 | 671 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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LAURENS JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1035 West Main St
Laurens, SC Public | 6-8 | 377 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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PLEASANT VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC Public | PK-5 | 561 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
609 Green St
Laurens, SC Public | 6-8 | 384 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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WATERLOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10457 Hwy 221 South
Waterloo, SC Public | PK-6 | 373 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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