B
Good
71/100

Nursery Road Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6706 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC 29212
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
464
Students
enrolled
8.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.69 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (+5 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +10 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)
Black37%42%reading +8 pts, math +10 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6706 Nursery Road
City Columbia
ZIP Code 29212
District 4502820
NCES School ID 450282001277
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29212

Understanding the community around Nursery Road Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,968
Per Capita Income $44,054
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $208,500
Median Rent $1,259
Owner-Occupied 68.6%
Renter-Occupied 31.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nursery Road Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.3%
White 37.1%
Two or More Races 10.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
Asian 2.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 464
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nursery Road Elementary?
Nursery Road Elementary has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nursery Road Elementary?
Nursery Road Elementary has 464 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1.
What grades does Nursery Road Elementary serve?
Nursery Road Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nursery Road Elementary receive per student?
Nursery Road Elementary receives $15,709 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nursery Road Elementary in 29212 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,365
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,582
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
31.4%

Other Schools in 29212

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026