South Lake Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Lake Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Lake Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
13:1
14:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
35%
31%
White
43%
46%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Lake Elementary School?
466 students attend South Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of South Lake Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Lake Elementary School?
South Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lake Elementary School offer ?
South Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Lake Elementary School part of?
South Lake Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
School Reviews
Review South Lake Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
