L. B. Nelson Elementary vs Polo Road Elementary
L. B. Nelson Elementary and Polo Road Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.3 out of 10. In math proficiency, L. B. Nelson Elementary leads at 51.0%.
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L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
553 students
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
659 students
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| Metric | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Polo Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 69.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #626 of 1,190 | #531 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 56th |
Test Scores
| Subject | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Polo Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29223) | Columbia (29223) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,300 | $56,300 |
| Median Home Value | $183,800 | $183,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $1,217 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.1% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |