J. L. Cain Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 607 First Street
       Darlington, SC  29532


(843) 398-6220

District: Darlington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
538th of 644 South Carolina Elementary Schools


Students who attend J. L. Cain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Darlington Middle
High:    Darlington High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.3%
White:
18.3%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details J. L. Cain Elementary ranks worse than 83.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Darlington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details J. L. Cain Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Darlington 01 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (69.3%), White (18.3%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Darlington 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. L. Cain Elementary is 12.8, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the Darlington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare J. L. Cain Elementary employs 43 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J. L. Cain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J. L. Cain Elementary 538th of 644 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See J. L. Cain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Darlington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Darlington 01 44th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. L. Cain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.97 548th 622 11.9%
2022 13.26 550th 625 12.0%
2023 18.64 538th 644 16.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.85 501st 580 13.6%
2022 15.70 533rd 600 11.2%
2023 24.09 492nd 608 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.23 499th 554 9.9%
2022 13.30 505th 573 11.9%
2023 16.88 504th 580 13.1%
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Rank History for Male students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.67 494th 561 11.9%
2022 14.53 504th 579 13.0%
2023 20.82 475th 582 18.4%
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Rank History for African American students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.99 257th 350 26.6%
2022 28.87 303rd 393 22.9%
2023 31.58 291st 394 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at J. L. Cain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.95 446th 455 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for J. L. Cain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 116 332 0 19 0 0 33 0 500
2022 114 383 0 22 0 0 48 0 567
2023 101 382 0 24 0 0 44 0 551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. L. Cain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 500 35.0 14.2 100
2022 567 40.0 14.1 100
2023 551 43.0 12.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. L. Cain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 500 35.0 14.2 100
2022 567 40.0 14.1 100
2023 551 43.0 12.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended J. L. Cain Elementary.

J. L. Cain Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend J. L. Cain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Darlington Middle
High : Darlington High

Students at J. L. Cain Elementary are 69% African American, 18% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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