Pelion Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

1202 Pine Street
Pelion, SC 29123

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (803) 821-2000

Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 632 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: Bottom 50% in SC
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pelion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Pelion Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Pelion Elementary School
Pre-K	80
Kind	97
1	98
2	85
3	88
4	91
5	93

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

632 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School
2023	611
2022	606
2021	589
2020	636
2019	636
2018	644
2017	644
2016	639
2015	660
2014	629
2013	634
2012	595
2011	626
2010	628
2009	706
2008	981
2007	994
2006	1,015
2005	1,054
2004	992
2003	1,010
2002	1,032
2001	1,419
2000	1,283
1999	1,224
1998	1,151
1997	996
1996	946
1995	938
1994	844
1993	856
1992	831
1991	770
1990	742
1989	723
1988	706
1987	657

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School
2023	53
2022	51
2021	52
2020	51
2019	51
2018	46
2017	46
2016	44
2015	43
2014	40
2013	42
2012	41
2011	42
2010	47
2009	67
2008	72
2007	111
2006	81
2005	73
2004	72
2003	74
2002	74
2001	92
2000	85
1999	65
1998	63
1997	58
1996	54
1995	48
1994	45
1993	44
1992	42
1991	42
1990	40
1989	39
1988	39
1987	39

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Motto

Empower Each Child to Design the Future

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Pelion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Pelion Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (SC)

#953 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School
2023	#953
2022	#982
2021	#906
2019	#817
2018	#699
2017	#814
2016	#772
2015	#810
2014	#586
2013	#523
2012	#754

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

24%

43%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	24%	43%	48%
2022	21%	41%	45%
2021	21%	39%	42%
2019	40%	46%	54%
2018	44%	45%	54%
2017	35%	44%	52%
2016	42%	46%	56%
2015	44%	51%	61%
2014	71%	68%	77%
2013	68%	70%	77%
2012	64%	71%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

29%

52%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2022	29%	52%	57%
2021	24%	48%	53%
2019	31%	48%	55%
2018	32%	45%	54%
2017	26%	43%	49%
2016	27%	46%	55%
2015	24%	42%	50%
2014	68%	72%	79%
2013	78%	74%	81%
2012	65%	72%	79%
2011	74%	71%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

15-19%

50%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2022	17%	50%	54%
2021	22%	48%	48%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	12:1	14:1	13:1
2022	12:1	14:1	13:1
2021	11:1	14:1	14:1
2020	12:1	15:1	14:1
2019	12:1	15:1	14:1
2018	14:1	16:1	14:1
2017	14:1	15:1	14:1
2016	15:1	16:1	14:1
2015	15:1	16:1	14:1
2014	16:1	16:1	14:1
2013	15:1	16:1	15:1
2012	15:1	16:1	15:1
2011	15:1	16:1	16:1
2010	13:1	16:1	15:1
2009	11:1	15:1	17:1
2008	14:1	15:1	14:1
2007	9:1	10:1	11:1
2006	13:1	15:1	14:1
2005	14:1	15:1	15:1
2004	14:1	16:1	15:1
2003	14:1	15:1	15:1
2002	14:1	15:1	15:1
2001	15:1	15:1	15:1
2000	15:1	15:1	15:1
1999	19:1	15:1	17:1
1998	18:1	16:1	16:1
1997	17:1	16:1	16:1
1996	18:1	16:1	17:1
1995	20:1	17:1	17:1
1994	19:1	17:1	17:1
1993	19:1	17:1	18:1
1992	20:1	17:1	18:1
1991	19:1	17:1	18:1
1990	19:1	17:1	19:1
1989	18:1	18:1	19:1
1988	18:1	18:1	19:1
1987	17:1	18:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2022)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2022	1%	2%	3%
2010	2%	3%	3%
2009	2%	3%	3%
2008	2%	2%	3%
2007	2%	1%	2%
2006	2%	1%	2%
2005	1%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

19%

14%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	16%	13%	11%
2022	17%	12%	10%
2021	15%	11%	9%
2020	14%	10%	8%
2019	14%	10%	8%
2018	13%	9%	8%
2017	13%	9%	8%
2016	13%	9%	8%
2015	11%	8%	7%
2014	10%	8%	7%
2013	10%	7%	6%
2012	8%	7%	6%
2011	9%	7%	5%
2010	8%	6%	5%
2009	9%	5%	5%
2008	7%	6%	4%
2007	6%	5%	4%
2006	4%	4%	3%
2005	4%	4%	3%
2004	3%	3%	3%
2003	3%	3%	2%
2002	2%	2%	2%
2001	2%	2%	1%
1999	2%	2%	1%
1998	1%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	6%	31%	13%
2022	5%	32%	13%
2021	8%	33%	13%
2020	7%	33%	12%
2019	7%	33%	12%
2018	6%	34%	12%
2017	6%	34%	12%
2016	6%	34%	11%
2015	6%	35%	11%
2014	6%	35%	11%
2013	8%	35%	10%
2012	8%	36%	10%
2011	6%	36%	9%
2010	9%	38%	10%
2009	9%	39%	10%
2008	7%	39%	10%
2007	6%	40%	9%
2006	7%	41%	9%
2005	7%	41%	8%
2004	7%	41%	8%
2003	7%	41%	8%
2002	7%	41%	7%
2001	6%	42%	7%
2000	4%	42%	6%
1999	7%	41%	6%
1998	6%	42%	6%
1997	5%	41%	6%
1996	5%	41%	6%
1995	7%	41%	8%
1994	6%	41%	8%
1993	6%	41%	7%
1992	7%	41%	7%
1991	6%	41%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

66%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	71%	48%	67%
2022	71%	48%	69%
2021	71%	49%	70%
2020	74%	50%	73%
2019	74%	50%	73%
2018	76%	51%	75%
2017	76%	51%	75%
2016	77%	52%	76%
2015	78%	52%	77%
2014	79%	52%	77%
2013	81%	53%	79%
2012	82%	53%	80%
2011	84%	53%	81%
2010	80%	53%	81%
2009	79%	53%	82%
2008	83%	53%	83%
2007	85%	54%	85%
2006	87%	54%	85%
2005	88%	54%	86%
2004	90%	54%	86%
2003	90%	54%	88%
2002	91%	55%	89%
2001	92%	55%	91%
2000	96%	55%	92%
1999	91%	55%	92%
1998	93%	55%	92%
1997	94%	56%	92%
1996	94%	56%	93%
1995	93%	56%	88%
1994	94%	57%	90%
1993	94%	57%	82%
1992	93%	57%	93%
1991	94%	57%	93%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	7%	6%	5%
2022	6%	6%	5%
2021	6%	5%	4%
2020	5%	5%	4%
2019	5%	5%	4%
2018	5%	4%	3%
2017	5%	4%	3%
2016	4%	4%	3%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	5%	3%	3%
2013	1%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.67

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	0.47	0.66	0.52
2022	0.47	0.66	0.50
2021	0.47	0.64	0.48
2020	0.43	0.63	0.45
2019	0.43	0.63	0.45
2018	0.40	0.62	0.42
2017	0.40	0.62	0.42
2016	0.39	0.61	0.41
2015	0.38	0.61	0.39
2014	0.36	0.61	0.39
2013	0.33	0.60	0.37
2012	0.32	0.59	0.35
2011	0.29	0.59	0.34
2010	0.35	0.58	0.33
2009	0.36	0.57	0.32
2008	0.30	0.57	0.30
2007	0.27	0.55	0.28
2006	0.24	0.54	0.26
2005	0.22	0.54	0.25
2004	0.19	0.54	0.24
2003	0.19	0.54	0.22
2002	0.17	0.53	0.20
2001	0.15	0.53	0.17
2000	0.09	0.53	0.14
1999	0.17	0.53	0.15
1998	0.12	0.53	0.15
1997	0.11	0.52	0.14
1996	0.11	0.52	0.13
1995	0.13	0.52	0.18
1994	0.11	0.51	0.18
1993	0.11	0.51	0.22
1992	0.13	0.51	0.13
1991	0.11	0.51	0.13

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

67%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2023	100%	67%	32%
2022	100%	60%	31%
2021	66%	59%	33%
2020	62%	58%	30%
2019	62%	58%	30%
2018	100%	64%	37%
2017	100%	64%	37%
2016	63%	55%	30%
2015	57%	50%	27%
2014	63%	51%	32%
2013	66%	51%	32%
2012	64%	50%	30%
2011	61%	48%	30%
2010	57%	47%	27%
2009	50%	45%	23%
2008	48%	44%	22%
2007	48%	44%	22%
2006	45%	44%	22%
2005	48%	44%	23%
2004	49%	43%	22%
2003	44%	42%	21%
2002	43%	41%	19%
2001	42%	39%	16%
2000	46%	40%	17%
1999	45%	39%	18%
1998	43%	42%	18%
1997	37%	40%	17%
1996	37%	40%	16%
1995	35%	40%	16%
1994	32%	39%	16%
1993	33%	38%	16%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (20-21)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2021)
Year	Pelion Elementary School	South Carolina	Lexington 01 School District
2021	5%	3%	5%
2020	7%	4%	5%
2019	7%	4%	5%
2016	5%	5%	5%
2015	7%	6%	8%
2014	8%	6%	6%
2013	11%	7%	7%
2012	8%	7%	7%
2011	9%	6%	6%
2010	11%	7%	7%
2009	10%	8%	7%
2008	10%	8%	7%
2007	10%	8%	7%
2006	12%	8%	7%
2005	11%	8%	7%
2004	14%	8%	7%
2003	13%	8%	7%
2002	14%	8%	8%
2001	12%	8%	7%
2000	12%	7%	7%
1999	12%	7%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lexington 01 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelion Elementary School's ranking?

Pelion Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.

What schools are Pelion Elementary School often compared to?

Pelion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forts Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).

How many students attend Pelion Elementary School?

632 students attend Pelion Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Pelion Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelion Elementary School?

Pelion Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Pelion Elementary School offer ?

Pelion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Pelion Elementary School part of?

Pelion Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.

School Reviews
Review Pelion Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.