What grades does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus serve?

Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Blythewood area.

Where is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus located?

Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is a urban school in Blythewood, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is 13.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Blythewood, SC?

Schools in Blythewood include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Blythewood area.

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Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Blythewood, South Carolina|Richland 02

Blythewood, SC 29016

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

504

Student:Teacher

13.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Richland 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

41.9%

Phone

(803)714-1300

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

426

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,024

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,269

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,541

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 47%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.0%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

7.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

4,200

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,850

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,415 (37%)

Autism

778 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

647 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

467 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

147 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (2%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

531

Current enrollment

Growing(+19% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Staff Work Day/In-Service

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	School Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—