How do these schools compare?
| Metric | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Spring Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,230 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 48.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Spring Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,376 | $18,376 |
| District | Richland 02 | Richland 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Spring Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.4% | 18.6% |
| African American | 70.2% | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 15.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Spring Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 541:1 | 318.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 28.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 212 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.