Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. L. Cain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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J. L. Cain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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J. L. Cain Elementary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
J. L. Cain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. L. Cain Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
69%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is J. L. Cain Elementary School's ranking?
J. L. Cain Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are J. L. Cain Elementary School often compared to?
J. L. Cain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend J. L. Cain Elementary School?
569 students attend J. L. Cain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J. L. Cain Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. L. Cain Elementary School?
J. L. Cain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. L. Cain Elementary School offer ?
J. L. Cain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. L. Cain Elementary School part of?
J. L. Cain Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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