L. B. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
L. B. Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 588 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, L. B. Nelson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School, located on North Brickyard Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Richland School District Two. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.
Beyond its standard curriculum, L. B. Nelson Elementary often highlights the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a safe, nurturing space for learning. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and initiatives designed to address the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to a quality education in an encouraging setting.
For more information, contact L. B. Nelson Elementary at (803) 736-8730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8730
L. B. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 588 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Richland 02
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 43.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 588 students
- Black or African American
- 65.5%
- White
- 17.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.