L B Nelson Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 540 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 248th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 225 N. Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223
- Principal or Admin: Kelli Alridge
- Fax: (803) 699-3672
- Website: www.richland2.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Richland County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,384
- Dropout Rate: 2.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.9
- Enrolled Students: 24,949
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 540
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 276 (51.1%)
- Females: 259 (48.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (8.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 211 (39.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 259 (48.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Black | 372 | 68.9% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.0% |
| White | 128 | 23.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 15.0% |
| 1st Grade | 86 | 15.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 82 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 94 | 17.4% |
| 4th Grade | 84 | 15.6% |
| 5th Grade | 73 | 13.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 26%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:74%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $44,119
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,802 | 24% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,968 | 76% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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