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L. B. Nelson Elementary

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Richland 02

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About L. B. Nelson Elementary

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, L. B. Nelson Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 541 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. There are about 12.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (44.3 teachers in all). It is one of 32 schools in Richland 02 School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. Families comparing options will find 26 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	225 North Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone	(803) 736-8730
School district	Richland 02
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	541
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.3
Students per teacher	12.2
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450339000971). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Spring Valley HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 0.9 mi St John Newmann Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Columbia · 1.8 mi Windsor ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 2.1 mi North Springs ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 2.1 mi Summit Parkway MiddlePublic · Grades K to 8Columbia · 2.3 mi Killian ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 2.5 mi Lake Murray Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KColumbia · 2.5 mi E. L. Wright MiddlePublic · Grades K to 8Columbia · 2.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does L. B. Nelson Elementary serve?

L. B. Nelson Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend L. B. Nelson Elementary?

L. B. Nelson Elementary reported 541 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L. B. Nelson Elementary?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 541 students and 44.3 teachers in federal data.

Is L. B. Nelson Elementary a public or charter school?

L. B. Nelson Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is L. B. Nelson Elementary in?

L. B. Nelson Elementary is part of Richland 02 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-02-school-district/

Where is L. B. Nelson Elementary located?

L. B. Nelson Elementary is at 225 North Brickyard Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The phone number is (803) 736-8730.

How many other schools are near L. B. Nelson Elementary?

There are 26 other schools within 5 miles of L. B. Nelson Elementary in our directory.