What grades does Lamar-Spaulding Elementary serve?

Lamar-Spaulding Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lamar area.

Where is Lamar-Spaulding Elementary located?

Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is a rural school in Lamar, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is 13.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lamar, SC?

Schools in Lamar include Lamar-Spaulding Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lamar area.

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Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

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Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

500

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Darlington 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(843)398-6370

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

16 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

476

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,420

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,046

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,579

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 41%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$187,254

+2.9% 1yr+31.4% 5yr

Florence, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

32.0%

Below 150% poverty line

6.6%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

14.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,568

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,447

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

556 (38%)

Other Health Impairment

271 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

176 (12%)

Autism

151 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

111 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

496

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Darlington 01. Lamar-Spaulding Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—