Theodore Lester Elementary
School Overview
Theodore Lester Elementary is a public school located in Florence, South Carolina. It is a school in Florence School District 1 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 411 students through grade KG to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 411 students are attending Theodore Lester Elementary. By gender, there are 246 and 165 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Theodore Lester Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 9 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Theodore Lester Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 97.1% of teachers are certified. 88.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 97.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 8.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 411 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 37,829 Households |
| Population | 96,539 |
| Male | 46,443 |
| Female | 53,011 |
| Child Population | 29,492 |
| Total Housing Units | 43,236 Units |
| Average House Value | $148,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $805 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% |
| Average Household Income | $50,624 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.26% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Florence 01
In Florence 01, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in FLORENCE, South Carolina
8 private schools are serving students in FLORENCE, South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.