Southside Early Childhood Center serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Early Childhood Center's student population of 360 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
51%
31%
White
34%
46%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Early Childhood Center?
360 students attend Southside Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Southside Early Childhood Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Early Childhood Center?
Southside Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Early Childhood Center offer ?
Southside Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southside Early Childhood Center part of?
Southside Early Childhood Center is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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