Is Theodore Lester Elementary a good school?

Theodore Lester Elementary ranks 324 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Theodore Lester Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Theodore Lester Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Theodore Lester Elementary?

Students at Theodore Lester Elementary are 51% African American, 31% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Theodore Lester Elementary attend?

Students who attend Theodore Lester Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Williams Middle High : Wilson High

Theodore Lester Elementary

Summary:

Theodore Lester Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, South Carolina, serving 265 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Florence 01 District, which is ranked 27th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Theodore Lester Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 68.68% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 63.4%, compared to the district's 60.2% and the state's 53.8%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking of 324 out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

However, the school does show some areas of strength. The school's African American students and female students perform better than the overall school, ranking 134th and 270th, respectively, out of South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's disabled students ranked 68th out of 161 South Carolina elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year, indicating that the school may be providing effective support and services for this student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Royall Elementary, which consistently outperforms Theodore Lester Elementary in state assessments and has a much higher statewide ranking, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically.

Detail:

Public 3-5

3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506

(843) 664-8459

District: Florence 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
324^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,202

Students who attend Theodore Lester Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Williams Middle
High:	Wilson High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.5%

White:

30.9%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Theodore Lester Elementary ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 8^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.5%), White (30.9%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Theodore Lester Elementary is 12.9, which is the 6^th best among 13 elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Theodore Lester Elementary employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Theodore Lester Elementary is $19,202, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Florence 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Theodore Lester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Theodore Lester Elementary 324^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Theodore Lester Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Florence 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence 01 27^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Theodore Lester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	24.10	450^th	542	17.0%
2004	29.75	424^th	550	22.9%
2005	37.85	387^th	557	30.5%
2006	49.83	316^th	559	43.5%
2007	33.64	430^th	566	24.0%
2008	42.65	370^th	577	35.9%
2009	42.93	364^th	580	37.2%
2010	31.02	452^nd	589	23.3%
2011	21.76	519^th	597	13.1%
2012	43.37	379^th	594	36.2%
2013	34.64	431^st	599	28.0%
2014	37.70	432^nd	630	31.4%
2015	33.25	448^th	638	29.8%
2016	28.94	467^th	619	24.6%
2017	22.57	514^th	639	19.6%
2018	21.98	496^th	624	20.5%
2019	18.42	538^th	643	16.3%
2021	11.98	555^th	622	10.8%
2022	8.34	595^th	625	4.8%
2023	17.31	548^th	644	14.9%
2024	49.38	324^th	638	49.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	27.70	461^st	588	21.6%
2019	25.01	480^th	600	20.0%
2021	16.99	498^th	580	14.1%
2022	11.17	570^th	600	5.0%
2023	27.87	469^th	608	22.9%
2024	49.15	307^th	599	48.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	19.22	483^rd	570	15.3%
2019	20.42	486^th	588	17.3%
2021	13.37	488^th	554	11.9%
2022	5.92	562^nd	573	1.9%
2024	53.26	270^th	565	52.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.97	68^th	161	57.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	22.36	462^nd	571	19.1%
2019	16.14	520^th	590	11.9%
2021	9.50	522^nd	561	7.0%
2022	9.82	540^th	579	6.7%
2024	42.95	329^th	568	42.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	41.81	251^st	412	39.1%
2019	37.66	285^th	421	32.3%
2021	30.60	259^th	350	26.0%
2022	16.74	367^th	393	6.6%
2023	37.49	254^th	394	35.5%
2024	57.90	134^th	369	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.65	180^th	441	59.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Theodore Lester Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	145	280	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1989	145	276	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1990	135	291	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1991	127	294	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1992	114	259	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1993	131	289	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1994	133	289	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1995	126	294	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	428
1996	126	294	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	428
1997	104	273	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1998	198	213	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1999	175	254	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2000	180	259	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2001	172	293	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2002	167	335	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	1	515
2003	167	335	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	1	515
2004	137	327	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2005	133	320	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2006	111	299	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2007	108	303	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2008	94	300	1	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	410
2009	89	303	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	407
2010	85	340	1	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	439
2011	83	353	2	12	2	0	21	0	473
2012	99	339	4	13	4	0	23	0	482
2013	100	339	3	11	3	0	24	0	480
2014	91	332	4	18	3	0	22	0	470
2015	93	332	1	26	3	0	17	0	472
2016	101	297	2	24	1	0	17	0	442
2017	105	311	1	21	2	0	20	0	460
2018	103	290	1	28	0	0	13	0	435
2019	93	310	1	24	0	0	7	0	435
2020	63	258	0	25	0	0	21	0	367
2021	59	273	1	23	0	0	27	0	383
2022	59	265	3	18	0	0	25	0	370
2023	38	182	1	17	1	0	26	0	265
2024	116	193	5	26	0	0	35	0	375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Theodore Lester Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	425	33.3	12.7	n/a
1989	421	33.3	12.6	n/a
1990	426	33.1	12.8	n/a
1991	423	33.6	12.5	61.2
1992	375	33.8	11.0	71.2
1993	423	38.1	11.1	68.6
1994	426	38.9	11.0	75.8
1995	428	37.5	11.4	75.2
1996	428	37.5	11.4	75.2
1997	383	31.6	12.1	59
1998	415	34.7	12.0	58.3
1999	432	37.3	11.6	65
2000	441	37.3	11.8	68.3
2001	474	37.3	12.7	72.6
2002	515	44.0	11.7	75.7
2003	515	44.0	11.7	75.7
2004	482	45.5	10.6	79.3
2005	469	42.7	11.0	84
2006	430	43.6	9.9	85.1
2007	432	98.2	4.4	86.3
2008	410	37.8	10.8	86.8
2009	407	39.8	10.2	87.5
2010	439	37.8	11.6	90.9
2011	473	40.8	11.5	91.1
2012	482	39.8	12.1	91.7
2013	480	39.8	12.0	89.2
2014	470	36.8	12.7	87.2
2015	472	40.0	11.8	76.1
2016	442	38.0	11.6	79.9
2017	460	34.8	13.2	100
2018	435	37.0	11.7	100
2019	435	37.0	11.7	81.6
2020	367	37.0	9.9	100
2021	383	38.0	10.0	100
2022	370	36.0	10.2	100
2023	265	27.0	9.8	100
2024	375	29.0	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Theodore Lester Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	425	33.3	12.7	n/a
1989	421	33.3	12.6	n/a
1990	426	33.1	12.8	n/a
1991	423	33.6	12.5	61.2
1992	375	33.8	11.0	71.2
1993	423	38.1	11.1	68.6
1994	426	38.9	11.0	75.8
1995	428	37.5	11.4	75.2
1996	428	37.5	11.4	75.2
1997	383	31.6	12.1	59
1998	415	34.7	12.0	58.3
1999	432	37.3	11.6	65
2000	441	37.3	11.8	68.3
2001	474	37.3	12.7	72.6
2002	515	44.0	11.7	75.7
2003	515	44.0	11.7	75.7
2004	482	45.5	10.6	79.3
2005	469	42.7	11.0	84
2006	430	43.6	9.9	85.1
2007	432	98.2	4.4	86.3
2008	410	37.8	10.8	86.8
2009	407	39.8	10.2	87.5
2010	439	37.8	11.6	90.9
2011	473	40.8	11.5	91.1
2012	482	39.8	12.1	91.7
2013	480	39.8	12.0	89.2
2014	470	36.8	12.7	87.2
2015	472	40.0	11.8	76.1
2016	442	38.0	11.6	79.9
2017	460	34.8	13.2	100
2018	435	37.0	11.7	100
2019	435	37.0	11.7	81.6
2020	367	37.0	9.9	100
2021	383	38.0	10.0	100
2022	370	36.0	10.2	100
2023	265	27.0	9.8	100
2024	375	29.0	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Theodore Lester Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,323 (9.9%)	$338 (2.5%)	$1,661 (12.4%)	$10,296 (76.9%)	$1,438 (10.7%)	$11,734 (87.6%)	$13,395
2020	$14,519 (44.5%)	$2,596 (8.0%)	$17,115 (52.5%)	$13,024 (39.9%)	$2,481 (7.6%)	$15,505 (47.5%)	$32,619
2021	$1,597 (8.3%)	$320 (1.7%)	$1,917 (10.0%)	$15,280 (79.3%)	$2,063 (10.7%)	$17,343 (90.1%)	$19,259
2022	$1,193 (6.8%)	$1,349 (7.7%)	$2,542 (14.5%)	$13,636 (77.8%)	$1,339 (7.6%)	$14,976 (85.5%)	$17,518
2023	$1,638 (8.5%)	$1,727 (9.0%)	$3,365 (17.5%)	$14,405 (75.0%)	$1,433 (7.5%)	$15,837 (82.5%)	$19,202

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Theodore Lester Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 538^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 548^th of 644 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Lester Elementary)	33.4	30.5	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)	48.4	56.6	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Theodore Lester Elementary)	45.1	30.5	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)	49.9	51.8	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Theodore Lester Elementary)	36	17.2	18.8%
4th Grade Science (Florence 01)	47.1	41.2	5.9%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Lester Elementary)	44.3	40	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)	50.5	55.4	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Theodore Lester Elementary)	14.7	20	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)	42.8	43.5	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Lester Elementary)	20.7	44.2	23.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)	37.3	53.2	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Theodore Lester Elementary)	10.3	29.4	19.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)	37.5	39.4	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Theodore Lester Elementary)	26.2	17.6	8.6%
6th Grade Science (Florence 01)	48.5	36.4	12.1%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	45.6	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Lester Elementary)	26.2	26	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florence 01)	42.6	43.4	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	45.1	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Theodore Lester Elementary)	19.1	3.9	15.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florence 01)	41.3	26	15.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	35.8	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	435	265	39.1%
African American	310	182	41.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	24	17	29.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	93	38	59.1%
Two or More Races	7	26	271.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.6%	100%	18.4%

Schools Near Theodore Lester Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Theodore Lester Elementary	Public	3-5	3501 East Palmetto Street	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8459	375	29	12.9	100.0%	116 (30.9%)	193 (51.5%)	26 (6.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.3%)	49.4	324^th of 638 public elementary schools	49.2%		17.3	548^th of 644 public elementary schools	14.9%	224	63.4	58.4	49.2	57.5	40.8	29.8	$19,202	$1,638	$1,727	$3,365	$14,405	$1,433	$15,837
Henry Timrod Elementary	Public	K-5	1901 East Old Marion Highway	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8454	416	31	13.4	100.0%	74 (17.8%)	284 (68.3%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)	43.6	359^th of 638 public elementary schools	43.7%		41.2	377^th of 644 public elementary schools	41.5%	18	56.0	46.9	47.9	50.7	37.7	42.3	$14,678	$1,431	$1,485	$2,916	$10,572	$1,190	$11,761
Wallace Gregg Elementary	Public	K-5	515 Francis Marion Road	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8481	333	25	13.3	100.0%	89 (26.7%)	204 (61.3%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	32.3	432^nd of 638 public elementary schools	32.3%		27.9	462^nd of 644 public elementary schools	28.3%	30	48.1	35.2	50.0	42.3	29.1	41.4	$14,298	$956	$2,222	$3,178	$9,408	$1,712	$11,120
McLaurin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1400 McMillan Lane	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8457	547	39	14.0	100.0%	189 (34.6%)	274 (50.1%)	26 (4.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.3%)								(n/a)							$13,193	$840	$1,618	$2,457	$9,595	$1,141	$10,736
North Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 North Irby Street	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8159	433	36	12.0	100.0%	6 (1.4%)	390 (90.1%)	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	45.7	348^th of 638 public elementary schools	45.5%		33.4	432^nd of 644 public elementary schools	32.9%	84	49.3	50.8	46.1	53.6	55.0	34.9	$14,897	$1,142	$2,056	$3,197	$10,294	$1,406	$11,700
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	2300 East Howe Springs Road	Florence	29505	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8451	541	38	14.2	100.0%	120 (22.2%)	356 (65.8%)	19 (3.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.6%)	21.9	505^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.8%		27.9	461^st of 644 public elementary schools	28.4%	44	39.5	37.0	46.0	37.2	30.0	26.0	$12,802	$1,212	$1,466	$2,678	$8,956	$1,168	$10,124
Briggs Elementary	Public	K-5	1012 Congaree Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8169	467	34	13.7	73.7%	215 (46.0%)	189 (40.5%)	24 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	78.6	132^nd of 638 public elementary schools	79.3%		68.5	197^th of 644 public elementary schools	69.4%	65	76.6	63.2	67.1	71.6	60.6	52.7	$14,260	$946	$1,169	$2,116	$10,887	$1,257	$12,144
R.N. Beck Child Development Center	Public	PK	1001 West Sumter Street	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 673-1129	182	14	13.4	100.0%	26 (14.3%)	132 (72.5%)	10 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Child Development Center at Woods Road	Public	PK	1400 Woods Road	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 799-6006	187	15	12.4	100.0%	62 (33.2%)	97 (51.9%)	12 (6.4%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Royall Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 Cheraw Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8167	488	40	12.2	100.0%	202 (41.4%)	187 (38.3%)	41 (8.4%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.8%)	95.3	22^nd of 638 public elementary schools	96.6%		95.6	14^th of 644 public elementary schools	97.8%	8	84.3	82.7	85.9	75.9	80.2	81.4	$14,780	$1,068	$1,023	$2,091	$11,218	$1,470	$12,688

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