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North Central Elementary

1 Leonard Price Lane, Kershaw, SC 29067 · (803) 432-0266 · Kershaw County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL509 STUDENTS
Enrollment
509
Elementary
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 526
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · 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
Pre-K
40
Kindergarten
78
Grade 1
68
Grade 2
93
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
76
Grade 5
70
Student demographics
White
35971%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
316%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 14%
Black
7314%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 31%
Two+
438%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26452%
Female
24548%

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Test scores

SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Expectations
English Language Arts
64.3%
SC avg 59.7% . +14.1pp since 2023
Math
68.9%
SC avg 44.2% . +20.7pp since 2023
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About North Central Elementary

North Central Elementary operates as a mid-tier primary school in Kershaw, South Carolina, operated by Kershaw 01. Current enrollment sits at 509 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Kershaw 01 comprises 16 schools with combined enrollment of 11,135 students; North Central Elementary is among them.

On the student-mix side, North Central Elementary shows that 71% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 14% Black, 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.0:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Kershaw County indicate median household income runs about $68,231, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. North Central Elementary is one of 18 public schools in Kershaw County (combined enrollment of about 11,247 students).

The closest other public school is North Central Middle, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

On the community side, members of the North Central Elementary community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Kershaw County at a glance

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Population
68,314
Census ACS
Median income
$68,231
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
11,247 students

Quick facts

School name
North Central Elementary
District
Kershaw 01
Address
1 Leonard Price Lane, Kershaw, SC 29067
Phone
(803) 432-0266
County
Kershaw County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
509
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450255001763
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Central Elementary
What is the total enrollment at North Central Elementary?
North Central Elementary enrolls approximately 509 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does North Central Elementary serve?
North Central Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at North Central Elementary?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at North Central Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Central Elementary?
At North Central Elementary, the student body is approximately 71% White, 6% Hispanic, 14% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is North Central Elementary in?
North Central Elementary is part of Kershaw 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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