How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harbison West Elementary | Nursery Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 510 | 471 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harbison West Elementary | Nursery Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,799 | $14,799 |
| District | Lexington-Richland School District Five | Lexington-Richland School District Five |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harbison West Elementary | Nursery Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.4% | 34.0% |
| African American | 55.9% | 41.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harbison West Elementary | Nursery Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | 394:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.