Theodore Lester Elementary, SC
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 6Pre-Kindergarten OfferedVirtual
3501 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
How Theodore Lester Elementary Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score16
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Theodore Lester Elementary
435Students
100%Low-Income Students
37Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 58% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 12% | 21% | 15% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 71% | 34% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 21% | 52% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 22% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Theodore Lester Elementary
25%Math Proficiency
26%Reading Proficiency
26%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 27% | 48% | 50% |
| Male | 24% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 44% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 20% | 44% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 12% | 40% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 30% | 40% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22% | 33% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 56% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 50% | 39% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 22% | 38% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Theodore Lester Elementary
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | SC | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Theodore Lester Elementary, SC
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Theodore Lester Elementary, SC
Montessori School of Florence
5 miles, W
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten
5 miles, W
Florence Christian School
5 miles, SW
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
6 miles, W