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Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

135 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC 26160Lexington 04 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–KGNon-Charter
554
Students
Total enrolled
$14,350
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 554 students in grades PK–KG in Swansea, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,350 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lexington Four Early Childhood Center is a large elementary in Swansea, South Carolina, serving grades PK–KG with 554 students. The district invests $14,350 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

554
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (PK–KG) are served by this school
Gender Distribution261 male · 293 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 554 students
Student Composition
56%
12%
25%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black25%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450279001548

Academic Outcomes at Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26160

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,350Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,350
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,314
Student Support$2,726
Administration$1,722
Operations$2,152
Other$1,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,350 spent per student, an estimated $6,357 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
27%
State government
52.6%
Local (property tax)
26.9%
Federal programs
20.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sandhills PrimarySandhills Elementary
↓
Middle
Frances F. Mack IntermediateSandhills Middle
↓
High School
Swansea High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – KG
Location—
CountyLexington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLexington 04 →
Phone: (803)490-7001
NCES ID: 450279001548
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Swansea seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lexington 04
High
Swansea High
683 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
538 students · 05–06
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
Sandhills Middle
513 students · 07–08
● 36 opp100% FRL
Elem
Sandhills Primary
506 students · 01–02
● 36 opp100% FRL
Elem
Sandhills Elementary
488 students · 03–04
● 36 opp100% FRL
Other
Swansea High Freshman Academy
262 students · 09–09
● 36 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
135 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC 26160
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.