Joseph Keels Elementary vs L. W. Conder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Keels Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
L. W. Conder Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | L. W. Conder Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 688 | #471 of 688 |
| National rank | #33593 of 50,301 | #31739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. W. Conder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 37.6).
- •L. W. Conder Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •L. W. Conder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Joseph Keels Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.4).
- •L. W. Conder Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 465.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Keels Elementary better than L. W. Conder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L. W. Conder Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Joseph Keels Elementary and L. W. Conder Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Keels Elementary: 465. L. W. Conder Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Keels Elementary and L. W. Conder Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Joseph Keels Elementary is 501st of 688 and L. W. Conder Elementary is 471st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).