Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelion Elementary School 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pelion Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Motto
Empower Each Child to Design the Future
School Rankings
Pelion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelion Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
7%
31%
White
66%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelion Elementary School's ranking?
Pelion Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pelion Elementary School often compared to?
Pelion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forts Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pelion Elementary School?
642 students attend Pelion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pelion Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelion Elementary School?
Pelion Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelion Elementary School offer ?
Pelion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pelion Elementary School part of?
Pelion Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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