Enrollment
353
Elementary
DISTRICT 323 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE 03·NCES 450219000453
J. C. Lynch Elementary
124 Hicks Road, Coward, SC 29530 · (843) 389-3323 · Florence County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL353 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 32% of South Carolina public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded South Carolina public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
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 | 31 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 40 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 45 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (47) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (45).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · 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
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
55.9%
SC avg 59.7% . +12.0pp since 2023
Math
47.1%
SC avg 44.2% . +14.3pp since 2023
What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 12 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 14 points.
SC READY results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| 2023-24 | 43.9% | 32.8% |
% Meets or Exceeds Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where J. C. Lynch Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Florence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.1% | #344 of 635 ▲ 128 | #10 of 19 ▲ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.9% | #377 of 635 ▲ 54 | #12 of 19 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 353 | #543 of 709 | #17 of 23 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #219 of 656 | #6 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.9% | #447 of 656 | #15 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.9% | #248 of 395 | #12 of 15 |
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
353
-47 (-12%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 438
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 15.4:1
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 | 353 | 27.7 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 382 | 27.7 | 13.8:1 | 100% (382) |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 27.7 | 13.4:1 | 100% (370) |
| 2020-21 | 400 | 26 | 15.4:1 | 100% (400) |
| 2017-18 | 392 | 25 | 15.7:1 | 100% (392) |
| 2015-16 | 419 | 30 | 14.0:1 | 89% (372) |
| 2010-11 | 467 | 26 | 18.0:1 | 77% (358) |
| 2000-01 | 399 | 29 | 13.8:1 | 77% (307) |
| 1990-91 | 438 | 25 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J. C. Lynch Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (392 to 353); teachers up 11% (25 to 27.7).
About J. C. Lynch Elementary
J. C. Lynch Elementary is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Coward, South Carolina. The school's enrollment of 353 students covers pre-K through 6. Statewide, elementary schools in South Carolina average about 526 students each.
Florence 03 operates 8 schools. Combined enrollment is 2,767 students.
J. C. Lynch Elementary is 68% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 17% Black, 11% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. Among people living in Florence County, the White share is about 50%. Pick two students at random and there is a 50% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 27.7 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 12.7:1. For comparison, elementary schools in South Carolina average 13.3:1.
J. C. Lynch Elementary is graded C by allk12, scoring above 32% of South Carolina public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Census estimates describe Florence County this way: the median household income is $58,305, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides J. C. Lynch Elementary, Florence County has 38 other public schools.
The closest public school, Scranton Elementary, is about 4.0 miles from J. C. Lynch Elementary. Around the school, 7 other public schools are within ten miles.
In the federal locale system, J. C. Lynch Elementary is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 47 students since 2020-21, to 353. The school's ratio fell from 15.4:1 to 12.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Florence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
137,117
Census ACS
Median income
$58,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
21,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence 03
- Lake City HighHigh · 492 students
- Scranton ElementaryElementary · 389 students
- J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science MagnetHigh · 385 students
- Lake City Early Childhood CenterElementary · 357 students
- Main Street ElementaryElementary · 318 students
- Ronald E. McNair Junior HighMiddle · 275 students
Nearby schools
- Scranton Elementary4.0 mi · 389
- Lake City Early Childhood Center5.6 mi · 357
- Lake City High5.7 mi · 492
- J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet6.7 mi · 385
- Main Street Elementary6.9 mi · 318
- Ronald E. McNair Junior High7.1 mi · 275
Frequently asked questions
About J. C. Lynch ElementaryHow large is J. C. Lynch Elementary?
J. C. Lynch Elementary enrolls approximately 353 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does J. C. Lynch Elementary serve?
J. C. Lynch Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at J. C. Lynch Elementary?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at J. C. Lynch Elementary.
How diverse is J. C. Lynch Elementary?
J. C. Lynch Elementary reports a student body of 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees J. C. Lynch Elementary?
J. C. Lynch Elementary is overseen by Florence 03 in Florence County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.