Theodore Lester Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

3501 E Palmetto St, Florence, SC

Florence 1 Schools

362 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
60%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 30	Full Time Teachers 30
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

372:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
Black 52.5%	White 30.1%
Two or more races 9.4%	Hispanic 7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

6/17/2016

The principal, teachers , and staff are all committed to providing the best academic support and resources required for each student to achieve their goals.

5.0 parent

6/21/2012

We feel at home at Lester. We're always encouraged to be involved at the school and in the classroom whenever is convenient for our schedules. It seems after one year there the whole staff knows us personally. I never felt judged here like I did at our other school were I felt ostracized.

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Henry Timrod Elementary School

K to 6th
Public

B-

South Carolina Florence County Florence 29506

Theodore Lester Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Florence, SC and is served by the Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 362 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Theodore Lester Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Henry Timrod Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Theodore Lester Elementary School.

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