Discovery School of Lancaster
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 108 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 119th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 302 West Dunlap Street, Lancaster, SC 29721
- Principal or Admin: Thomas Mcduffie
- Fax: (803) 416-8907
- Website: www.dis.lancasterscschools.org
School Operational Details
- Charter School
School District Details
- Lancaster County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,888
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 11,687
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 108
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 10.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 50 (46.3%)
- Females: 58 (53.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Black | 27 | 25.0% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.9% |
| White | 79 | 73.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 | 16.7% |
| 1st Grade | 18 | 16.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 18 | 16.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 18 | 16.7% |
| 4th Grade | 18 | 16.7% |
| 5th Grade | 18 | 16.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $38,301
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,755 | 50% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,847 | 50% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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