Nursery Road Elementary

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nursery Road Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school emphasizes academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. It is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to foster a sense of community among students, parents, and local residents.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nursery Road Elementary places a significant emphasis on student engagement and enrichment. The school frequently integrates technology into its daily instruction and offers various extracurricular opportunities that cater to different student interests. By prioritizing a collaborative approach to education, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong commitment to the district’s mission of preparing all children to be successful and responsible citizens.

450

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nursery Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	35
Black	170
Asian	14
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (40.0 %)
Black
170 (37.8 %)
Two or More
50 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.8 %)
Asian
14 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-4300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 73