J. L. Cain Elementary

J. L. Cain Elementary, a mid-sized K-5 school in Darlington, South Carolina, operated by Darlington 01, enrolls 533 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

J. L. Cain Elementary is one of 18 schools operated by Darlington 01, a district that educates 8,793 students overall.

In terms of who attends, J. L. Cain Elementary records that Black students make up the majority at 72%; the rest consists of 17% White, 8% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 41% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, J. L. Cain Elementary lists 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting J. L. Cain Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, census data for Darlington County shows median household income runs about $48,581, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. J. L. Cain Elementary is one of 21 public schools in Darlington County (combined enrollment of about 9,482 students).

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

On the community side, the feed for J. L. Cain Elementary typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.