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Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Richland 2

L B Nelson Elementary School is located in Columbia, SC and is one of 20 elementary schools in Richland 2 School District. It is a magnet school that serves 524 students in grades PK-5.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

L B Nelson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See L B Nelson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, L B Nelson Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about L B Nelson Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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225 North Brickyard Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 736-8730

http://www.richland2.org/lbne

Richland 2

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 524

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, L B Nelson Elementary School had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

67%

White

23%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Richland 2 District Spending

$9,612Per Pupil

The Richland 2 spends $9,612 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Richland 2 District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, L B Nelson Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Science

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