J.L. Cain Elementary School in Darlington, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

J.L. Cain Elementary School is a suburban public school in Darlington, South Carolina that is part of Darlington County School District. It serves 507 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.7:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

507 Students

19 Teachers

605 1st St

Darlington, SC 29532 View local requests

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J.L. Cain Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Jhemar Sabido

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J.L. Cain Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

74%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

J.L. Cain Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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