Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nursery Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nursery Road Elementary serves the southeast part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nursery Road Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Champions
School Rankings
Nursery Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nursery Road Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#549 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
42%
31%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nursery Road Elementary School's ranking?
Nursery Road Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Nursery Road Elementary School?
471 students attend Nursery Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nursery Road Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nursery Road Elementary School?
Nursery Road Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nursery Road Elementary School offer ?
Nursery Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nursery Road Elementary School part of?
Nursery Road Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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