Summary:
The 29104 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Lower Lee Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. With a predominantly African American student population (92.57%) and a high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its 175 students.
Despite a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 9.2 and high per-student spending of $22,810, Lee 01 school district's academic performance, including that of Lower Lee Elementary, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 579th out of 625 South Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 473rd out of 638 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students, despite the relatively small class sizes and high per-student spending. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's declining performance highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic, economic, and demographic factors that may be contributing to the school's underperformance.
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