Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Blythewood, SC Grades PK–02 Suburb: Large Columbia, SC SchoolScore™ A+ (93.6)
  • 531 Students
  • 39.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–02 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (803)714-1300 Phone
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Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Blythewood, SC 29016
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ A+ (93.6)
531
Students
39.1
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(803)714-1300
Phone

Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is a public Elementary school located in Blythewood, SOUTH CAROLINA, operated by the Richland 02 school district. It serves grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 531 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
531.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 0% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
NCESSCH ID
450339000650
State School ID
SC-4002-089
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1151 Kelly Mill Road
City
Blythewood
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29016
County
Richland County
Metro Area
Columbia, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4502
State Leg. Upper
45022
State Leg. Lower
45079
Latitude
34.18999
Longitude
-80.89095
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
531
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.1
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Richland 02
LEAID
4503390
State LEA ID
SC-4002
Phone
(803)787-1910
Website
http://www.richland2.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$500,102K
Federal Revenue
$48,782K
State Revenue
$235,180K
Local Revenue
$216,140K
Total Expenditure
$507,301K
Instruction Exp.
$207,236K
Support Services
$182,247K
Other Current Exp.
$10,343K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus

1
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Blythewood · Elementary
0.4 mi
3
Ridge View High
Columbia · High
2.2 mi
4
Blythewood Middle
Blythewood · Middle
2.4 mi
5
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Elementary
2.4 mi
6
Bridge Creek Elementary
Elgin · Elementary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
531 students are enrolled at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus have?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus has 39.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus serve?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus serves grades PK through 02.
Is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus a charter school?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus located in?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is located in the Columbia, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus belong to?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is part of the Richland 02 school district.
How much does Richland 02 spend per student?
The Richland 02 district spends approximately $955,369,115 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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