Theodore Lester Elementary

School Overview
Theodore Lester Elementary School, located on East Palmetto Street in Florence, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Florence School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Theodore Lester Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, viewing the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Florence community as essential to student achievement. Through its structured academic programs and a supportive campus culture, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where children can cultivate critical thinking skills and build the confidence necessary to become lifelong learners.
265
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Lester Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic17
Black182
Asian1
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • Black
    182 (68.7 %)
  • White
    38 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Florence 01
Phone: (843)664-8459
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Theodore Lester Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten50
Grade 152
Grade 246
Grade 340
Grade 442
Grade 535
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Theodore Lester Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13249.8%
Male13350.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)