Theodore Lester Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Florence, South Carolina 29506 · Florence 01
#591 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#40120 of 50,301 nationally
About Theodore Lester Elementary
Theodore Lester Elementary is a public elementary located in Florence, in the Florence 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 591st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 21 schools in Florence; Theodore Lester Elementary ranks 18th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Theodore Lester Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Theodore Lester Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henry Timrod Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 3.7 km away
Wallace Gregg Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 3.8 km away
Wilson High
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students · 4.0 km away
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students · 5.0 km away
Williams Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students · 6.4 km away
North Vista Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 6.5 km away
Greenwood Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 6.7 km away
Briggs Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 8.2 km away
R.N. Beck Child Development Center
Florence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
168 students · 8.2 km away
Child Development Center at Woods Road
Florence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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362 students
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West Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Blacksburg Primary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
363 students
Cherokee Trail Elementary
Donalds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
Southside Early Childhood Center
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
Orchard Park Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Theodore Lester Elementary a good school?
Theodore Lester Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #591 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Theodore Lester Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Theodore Lester Elementary ranks #591 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #40120 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Theodore Lester Elementary?
Theodore Lester Elementary had 362 students in 2025.
Is Theodore Lester Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Theodore Lester Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Theodore Lester Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Theodore Lester Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.