Summary:
The city of Coward, South Carolina has only one public elementary school, J.C. Lynch Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 370 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 65.95% White, 15.41% African American, 12.7% Hispanic, 0.27% Asian, and 5.68% two or more races. However, J.C. Lynch Elementary consistently underperforms academically compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the benchmarks.
Despite having higher per-student spending ($15,421) and a lower student-teacher ratio (13.3) than the state average, J.C. Lynch Elementary has been ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. This persistent low performance may be attributed to the school's high percentage (100%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population.
While the school's resource allocation and smaller class sizes suggest an effort to support the needs of its students, the academic outcomes have not improved. This suggests that the challenges faced by J.C. Lynch Elementary may require more targeted interventions and additional support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance and help improve student outcomes.
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