Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. B. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. B. Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
L. B. Nelson Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Motto
Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn, Betters Myself, Home, School, and World
School Rankings
L. B. Nelson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. B. Nelson Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#481 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
70%
31%
White
11%
46%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. B. Nelson Elementary School's ranking?
L. B. Nelson Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are L. B. Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
L. B. Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend L. B. Nelson Elementary School?
541 students attend L. B. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of L. B. Nelson Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. B. Nelson Elementary School?
L. B. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does L. B. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
L. B. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L. B. Nelson Elementary School part of?
L. B. Nelson Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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