How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Theodore Lester Elementary | West Florence High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Florence, SC | Florence, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,827 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 63.0% |
| 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 | Theodore Lester Elementary | West Florence High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,480 | $16,480 |
| District | Florence 01 | Florence 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Theodore Lester Elementary | West Florence High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.1% | 37.1% |
| African American | 52.5% | 43.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Theodore Lester Elementary | West Florence High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 362:1 | 304.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.0% | 29.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 245 |
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.