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Van Wyck Elementary

📍 Lancaster, South Carolina Public

820

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14.9:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–4

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

55.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Van Wyck Elementary, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–4 in Lancaster, South Carolina, with 820 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Lancaster, South Carolina, Van Wyck Elementary is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–4. The school operates within the Lancaster 01 in Lancaster County. With a current reported enrollment of 820 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Van Wyck Elementary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 55.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Lancaster, the student body at Van Wyck Elementary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (59.5%), Hispanic (15.4%), Black or African American (12.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

820 Students reported

White 59.5%

488 enrolled students

Hispanic 15.4%

126 enrolled students

Black / African American 12.4%

102 enrolled students

Two or more races 6.7%

55 enrolled students

Asian 5.5%

45 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

4 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 820

👦 Male 52.3% (429) 👧 Female 47.7% (391)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

Pre-K

162

143

152

177

3 ★ top

164

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School facts

Address 4945 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720

Phone (803) 313-6650

School district Lancaster 01

County Lancaster County

Grades Pre-K–4

Students 820 students

Student–teacher ratio 14.9:1

Full-time teachers 55.0

Community type Rural: Fringe

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.85576, -80.80802

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NCES school ID 450258001712

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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4945 Charlotte Highway

Lancaster, SC 29720 Lancaster County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Van Wyck Elementary? +

Van Wyck Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K–4. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Van Wyck Elementary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Van Wyck Elementary has a total reported enrollment of 820 students.