Pelion Elementary

(803)821-2000

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pelion Elementary School, located in the town of Pelion, South Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lexington County School District One. As a community-focused school, it is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students in the early stages of their education can develop both academically and socially. The school emphasizes building strong literacy and mathematical skills while fostering a positive school culture that encourages student participation and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Pelion, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing strong parent-teacher partnerships. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Pelion Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community engagement, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student.

611

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelion Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	100
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
432 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
100 (16.4 %)
Two or More
40 (6.5 %)
Black
36 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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 01
Phone:	(803)821-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 79

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84