Excellent
#15 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Elementary School · Richland 02 · Blythewood, SC
A Richland 02 elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1151 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
- Math 92% proficient (2013)
- Reading 97% proficient (2013)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 5-year record (2009–2013).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,122
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Rice Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Round Top ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Sandlapper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 694 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland 02
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #1 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is listed in Richland 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is a public elementary school in Blythewood, SC, part of Richland 02, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
What grades does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus serve?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
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. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus rank in SC?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus ranks #15 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus a charter school?
No, Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus a Title I school?
No, Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus?
41.9% of students at Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (803) 714-1300
- Area population (ZIP 29016)
- 29,193
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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