Theodore Lester Elementary
265 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 182 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black182 (68.7 %)
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White38 (14.3 %)
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Two or More26 (9.8 %)
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Hispanic17 (6.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Grade 1 | 52 |
| Grade 2 | 46 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 42 |
| Grade 5 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 132 | 49.8% |
| Male | 133 | 50.2% |
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