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What's something Batesburg-Leesville Primary School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
525
Elementary
DISTRICT 477 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON 03·NCES 450276000745
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
800 Summerland Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006 · (803) 532-4452 · Lexington County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL525 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 111 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 155 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 127 | 24% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School→Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School→Batesburg-Leesville Middle School→Batesburg-Leesville High School
Based on grade levels within Lexington 03. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Batesburg-Leesville Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Lexington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 525 | #326 of 709 | #20 of 37 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #146 of 656 | #12 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.9% | #141 of 656 | #9 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.0% | #175 of 395 | #8 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
525
+27 (+5%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 761
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 525 | 43.6 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 535 | 44 | 12.2:1 | 100% (535) |
| 2022-23 | 543 | 40.3 | 13.5:1 | 100% (543) |
| 2020-21 | 498 | 45 | 11.1:1 | 69% (346) |
| 2017-18 | 618 | 41.7 | 14.8:1 | 100% (618) |
| 2015-16 | 605 | 38 | 15.9:1 | 77% (463) |
| 2010-11 | 570 | 28 | 20.4:1 | 71% (402) |
| 2000-01 | 611 | 42 | 14.6:1 | 60% (367) |
| 1990-91 | 761 | 40 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Batesburg-Leesville Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (618 to 525); teachers up 4% (41.7 to 43.6).
About Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school with its address in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. School enrollment was 525 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2.
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is part of a district of 4 schools: Lexington 03, with 1,961 students.
At Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, the largest share of students is White, at 49%. Next come 25% Black, 17% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. The county population is about 72% White. Batesburg-Leesville Primary School's diversity index is 66%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.1:1, with 43.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is lower than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina.
Among Lexington County residents, the median household income is $77,408, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is one of 76 public schools in the county.
Nearby, Batesburg-Leesville High School is about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
Federal data show a 5% enrollment increase, from 498 in 2020-21 to 525 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Batesburg-Leesville Primary School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lexington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
304,887
Census ACS
Median income
$77,408
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
64,555 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lexington 03
- Batesburg-Leesville High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Batesburg-Leesville Middle SchoolMiddle · 462 students
- Batesburg-Leesville Elementary SchoolElementary · 429 students
Other schools in Batesburg-Leesville
- Batesburg-Leesville High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Batesburg-Leesville Middle SchoolMiddle · 462 students
- Batesburg-Leesville Elementary SchoolElementary · 429 students
Nearby schools
- Batesburg-Leesville High School0.5 mi · 545
- Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School2.2 mi · 429
- Batesburg-Leesville Middle School2.3 mi · 462
- Gilbert Elementary8.3 mi · 823
- Gilbert Middle8.5 mi · 804
- Gilbert High8.5 mi · 1,138
Frequently asked questions
About Batesburg-Leesville Primary SchoolHow large is Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School enrolls approximately 525 students in grades PK-02.
Is Batesburg-Leesville Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Approximately 12.1:1 students per teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School.
How diverse is Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School reports a student body of 49% White, 17% Hispanic, 25% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Batesburg-Leesville Primary School?
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School is overseen by Lexington 03 in Lexington County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.