L. B. Nelson Elementary School
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 736-8730
Fax: (803) 699-3672
District: Richland 02 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 541 students
L. B. Nelson Elementary School, a public school located in Columbia, SC, serves grades PK-5 in the Richland 02 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
L. B. Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, SC. 541 students attend L. B. Nelson Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
Posted: September 14, 2025
This is an AMAZING school! I was there from kindergarten to 5th grade and it was really fun! The teachers are nice and their teaching strategies and rules are very good. The students there are really respectful and I didn't see any bullying there. I wish I could be at this school again because everyone was just friendly and I'm so glad I made so many good memories there! I would so recommend this school!
Posted: September 14, 2025
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Posted: August 6, 2019
Posted: August 6, 2019
Excellent . They communicate well with the parents.
Posted: August 6, 2019
Parents are important with homework. Low income parents may not have all the tools or financial resources to help the student progress.
Posted: August 6, 2019
They are very involved with the students.
Posted: August 6, 2019
Posted: August 6, 2019
To me the outsider the school seems very organized and my Son and his daughter can explain to me what she is doing and why
Posted: August 6, 2019
My grandchild has not reported any incidents.
Posted: July 13, 2018
All students are exposed enough for the subject and are curious.
Posted: July 13, 2018
Posted: July 13, 2018
The teachers have compassion and respect. All that I have encounter are living examples of strong character and respect. They show students just what respect and compassion are in everyday examples.
Posted: July 13, 2018
Posted: July 13, 2018
Posted: July 13, 2018
My student is going into the third grade and all encounters (including my student) have been handled fairly and quick. Family was included in the process and good results were achieved.
Posted: July 13, 2018
As a great grandmother and grandfather SENIOR CITIZENS, both of us have been impressed with the entire aspect of the school. The leaders are well versed in their example and are very open with the parents.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Spring Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbia | SC | 1.5 mi | |
| 2 | Longcreek Plantation | Area of Town | Blythewood | SC | 4.8 mi | |
| 3 | Reflections | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbia | SC | 9.8 mi | |
| 4 | Linwood plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dalzell | SC | 25.6 mi |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Fort Jackson | 7.3 mi. |
| McEntire Joint National Guard Base | 14.2 mi. |
| Shaw AFB | 26 mi. |
