M. S. Bailey Child Development Center serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center's student population of 139 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Pre-K On Our Way!'
School Rankings
The diversity score of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is 0.65, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
28%
31%
White
51%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Laurens 56 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
139 students attend M. S. Bailey Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M. S. Bailey Child Development Center?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does M. S. Bailey Child Development Center offer ?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is M. S. Bailey Child Development Center part of?
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center is part of Laurens 56 School District.
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