McLaurin Elementary School

McLaurin Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1400 McMillian Ln,  Florence, SC
Florence 1 Schools
4.3
3.7
547 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
843:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Black
47.6%
White
38%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 5 Reviews
4.0 Parent
12/5/2019
The school can use some updating and I'm not very fond of my child being in a mobile unit. I don't think he's as safe and secure as in the building.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/28/2025
Terrible school . Choose another one !!! Terrible teachers . The worst to date is Saran Jones !! Do not get this teacher . She will mark your child’s work wrong when it’s actually correct . She belittled my child and all . PLEASE FIND ANOTHER SCHOOL !!
5.0 parent
3/31/2022
This webpage for McLaurin is unfortunately out-dated. This school is wonderful and my children have been going there for 4yrs. McLaurin is a public MONTESSORI school that is a BSRE (Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence) LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL. It is quite an achievement to get that prestigious honor. The sc...
5.0 parent
4/12/2018
We love Mclaurin. The whole staff is so sweet and friendly. The teachers and assistants are hands down the most caring and are focused on helping our kids excel in every area.
1.0 parent
3/21/2018
They need new staff, a lot of the teachers are nasty towards african American children and a lot of the teachers are not prepared teachers at all.

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McLaurin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Florence, SC and is served by the Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 547 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. McLaurin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Florence High School, Florence Christian School, Southside Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McLaurin Elementary School.

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