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J. L. Cain Elementary

Darlington, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Darlington 01

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About J. L. Cain Elementary

J. L. Cain Elementary is a public school in Darlington, South Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 533 students enrolled. There are about 12.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43 teachers in all). It is one of 19 schools in Darlington 01 School District. Within 5 miles there are 9 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a small metro area.

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School facts

Address	607 First Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Phone	(843) 398-2450
School district	Darlington 01
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	533
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43
Students per teacher	12.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Darlington County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450186001749). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Mayo High For Math Science & TechnologyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Darlington · 0.6 mi St. John's ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Darlington · 1.3 mi Brockington ElementaryPublic · Grades 3 to 5Darlington · 1.6 mi Darlington HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Darlington · 2.1 mi Pate ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Darlington · 2.2 mi Darlington County Institute of TechnologyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Darlington · 4.2 mi Temple Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 5Darlington · 4.3 mi Virtus Academy of South CarolinaCharter · Grades K to 11Florence, SC · 4.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does J. L. Cain Elementary serve?

J. L. Cain Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend J. L. Cain Elementary?

J. L. Cain Elementary reported 533 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Cain Elementary?

About 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 533 students and 43 teachers in federal data.

Is J. L. Cain Elementary a public or charter school?

J. L. Cain Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is J. L. Cain Elementary in?

J. L. Cain Elementary is part of Darlington 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/darlington-01-school-district/

Where is J. L. Cain Elementary located?

J. L. Cain Elementary is at 607 First Street, Darlington, SC 29532. The phone number is (843) 398-2450.

How many other schools are near J. L. Cain Elementary?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of J. L. Cain Elementary in our directory.