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Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center

3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Boule
North Charleston, SC 29405
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Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center's student population of 259 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
(18-19)
10-14%
46%
(18-19)
15-19%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
92%
31%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center?
259 students attend Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center offer ?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center part of?
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning And Family Center is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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