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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 29104

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Summary:

The 29104 zip code in South Carolina is home to a single elementary school, Lower Lee Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. This school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (92.57%) and economically disadvantaged, as evidenced by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate.

Lower Lee Elementary's academic performance is consistently below the state and district averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math on state assessments. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($22,810) and small class sizes (student-teacher ratio of 9.2), these investments do not appear to be translating into significantly higher academic outcomes. The school's ranking within the state, at 473rd out of 638 in 2023-2024, highlights the persistent educational inequities faced by this predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged school community.

The challenges faced by Lee 01 district and Lower Lee Elementary underscore the need for more comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to support the success of all students, regardless of their background. Addressing the achievement gap and providing the necessary resources and support to economically disadvantaged schools like Lower Lee Elementary will be crucial in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically.

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 29104

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sumter	5.32 mi	21	171^st
Turbeville	9.96 mi	4	47^th
Bishopville	13.59 mi	5	213^th
New Zion	14.55 mi	3	51^st
Lamar	14.99 mi	3	144^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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