Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. W. Conder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L. W. Conder Elementary serves the southwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
L. W. Conder Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
L. W. Conder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. W. Conder Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. W. Conder Elementary School's ranking?
L. W. Conder Elementary School is ranked #946 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend L. W. Conder Elementary School?
489 students attend L. W. Conder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of L. W. Conder Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. W. Conder Elementary School?
L. W. Conder Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does L. W. Conder Elementary School offer ?
L. W. Conder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L. W. Conder Elementary School part of?
L. W. Conder Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love this school they are so patience with our kids as well as having a excellent learning environment. I have a future kindergarten student coming this year 2012-2013. Looking forward to another great school year.
5 10/10/2025
I became a parent at Conder Elementary when my daughter, who is now 29 years old was a student for 3 years. We moved and now we are back and I am proud to be a Conder Elementary grandma. What a wonderful, loving, caring experience I had years ago and am now experiencing even bigger and better things. Thanks so much for caring for our babies.
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