Laurens 56 School District

District Spending

The Laurens 56 School District spends $9,886 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Laurens 56 School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Laurens 56 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Laurens 56 School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Laurens 56 School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.