Elementary Schools in Lee 01

The Lee 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 3 elementary schools: Dennis Elementary, Lower Lee Elementary, and West Lee Elementary. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, Lower Lee Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district.

Lower Lee Elementary has the highest SchoolDigger ranking in the district, earning a 1-star rating and ranking 473 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. The school also boasts the highest proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including 50% proficient in 3rd grade ELA, 39.3% in 4th grade ELA, and 46.4% in 3rd grade math. Additionally, Lower Lee Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, compared to 13.1 at Dennis Elementary and 10 at West Lee Elementary.

Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $18,442 to $22,810 across the district, the schools in Lee 01 are struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. All 3 schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, and the racial makeup is predominantly African American, ranging from 83% to 92.57% of the student population. The district's overall low performance, with most schools ranking in the bottom 10% of South Carolina elementary schools, suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the challenges faced by these schools.