Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School
Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-5 | Lancaster
Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School is located in Lancaster, SC and is one of 10 elementary schools in Lancaster School District. It is a magnet school that serves 107 students in grades K-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
302 West Dunlap St, Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| North Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Brooklyn Springs Elementary School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Erwin Elementary School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Carolina Christian Academy 2.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 107
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School had 1% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
70%
Black
26%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Lancaster District Spending
$8,833Per Pupil
The Lancaster spends $8,833 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lancaster District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Discovery Charter of Lancaster Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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