Gordon Early Childhood Center serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
82%
31%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gordon Early Childhood Center?
158 students attend Gordon Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gordon Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gordon Early Childhood Center offer ?
Gordon Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Gordon Early Childhood Center part of?
Gordon Early Childhood Center is part of Fairfield 01 School District.
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