Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Summary:

Mt. Lebanon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pendleton, South Carolina, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 513. The school is part of the Anderson 04 school district, which is ranked 4 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mt. Lebanon Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with students outperforming the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, 82.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 75.5% in the district and 53.7% statewide. The school also has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.66%) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of White students (81.09%) and lower percentages of African American (7.99%) and Hispanic (5.65%) students.

While Mt. Lebanon Elementary's consistent high performance and effective support for economically disadvantaged students are impressive, the school's demographic makeup raises questions about its ability to address the needs of a more diverse student population. Nearby schools like Clemson Elementary, New Prospect Elementary, and Calhoun Academy of the Arts serve more diverse communities and may offer different perspectives and approaches to education that could benefit all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2850 Lebanon Road
       Pendleton, SC  29670


(864) 403-2400

District: Anderson 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,461 Help


Students who attend Mt. Lebanon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Middle
High:    Pendleton High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
African American:
8.0%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt. Lebanon Elementary ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Anderson 04 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mt. Lebanon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Anderson 04 School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), African American (8%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Anderson 04 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Lebanon Elementary is 15.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Anderson 04 School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Lebanon Elementary is $12,461, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Anderson 04 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. Lebanon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Lebanon Elementary 37th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mt. Lebanon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 04 4th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 75.72 108th 577 81.3%
2009 84.28 60th 580 89.7%
2010 82.68 73rd 589 87.6%
2011 86.66 37th 597 93.8%
2012 81.12 74th 594 87.5%
2013 80.48 81st 599 86.5%
2014 70.08 171st 630 72.9%
2015 66.18 162nd 638 74.6%
2016 81.02 99th 619 84.0%
2017 91.19 36th 639 94.4%
2018 91.34 42nd 624 93.3%
2019 85.92 78th 643 87.9%
2021 90.37 54th 622 91.3%
2022 86.37 79th 625 87.4%
2023 90.23 58th 644 91.0%
2024 92.14 37th 638 94.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.16 24th 588 95.9%
2019 82.99 66th 600 89.0%
2021 81.86 81st 580 86.0%
2022 69.16 166th 600 72.3%
2023 86.81 50th 608 91.8%
2024 92.60 19th 599 96.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.81 48th 570 91.6%
2019 80.92 93rd 588 84.2%
2021 90.22 44th 554 92.1%
2022 88.06 64th 573 88.8%
2023 87.47 68th 580 88.3%
2024 91.88 31st 565 94.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.20 5th 147 96.6%
2023 61.30 61st 105 41.9%
2024 65.07 36th 82 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 48th 571 91.6%
2019 85.72 67th 590 88.6%
2021 88.28 56th 561 90.0%
2022 81.42 97th 579 83.2%
2023 90.38 43rd 582 92.6%
2024 88.21 54th 568 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.31 55th 457 88.0%
2019 75.75 98th 472 79.2%
2021 81.68 64th 439 85.4%
2022 74.97 98th 455 78.5%
2023 80.41 76th 463 83.6%
2024 81.11 61st 441 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mt. Lebanon Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, March 20, 2017

Open Quote Two of my grandsons attend Mt. Lebanon. I am a certified volunteer, so I have spent time at the school, gone on field trips, and gotten to know several of the staff, teachers, andthe principal, Mr. Southard. He was the principal who launched Chastain Road Elementary in Pickens County a few years ago, and my friends who teach or work there praise him highly. Also the school itself is beautiful the halls are adorned with student art and reproductions of famous artwork. Inspirational sayings are found throughout, and it is a bright, clean space. I think my boys are getting a good education at Mt. Lebanon, and they enjoy going there. Everyone is very friendly and helpful----you won't be a stranger long at Mt. Lebanon! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Open Quote I noticed the percentage for multiple race was 0%. My child is more than two races and that was disclosed in the enrollment forms. I have definitely seen children of mixed races at the school and they should be acknowleged. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 345 47 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 379 61 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 378 63 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 378 43 4 3 3 0 21 0 452
2012 368 48 2 2 2 0 23 0 445
2013 393 49 3 1 2 0 17 0 465
2014 417 54 3 4 3 0 23 0 504
2015 396 51 3 11 4 0 25 0 490
2016 378 41 3 7 4 0 26 0 459
2017 397 50 6 13 4 0 24 0 494
2018 405 54 5 7 2 0 29 0 502
2019 398 59 2 8 3 0 33 0 503
2020 403 44 1 13 3 0 29 0 493
2021 374 36 1 13 3 0 26 0 453
2022 393 30 4 23 2 0 27 0 479
2023 416 41 4 29 2 0 21 0 513

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 408 23.0 17.7 31.6
2009 457 26.1 17.5 36.1
2010 452 25.6 17.6 37.4
2011 452 27.1 16.6 40.9
2012 445 25.6 17.3 41.3
2013 465 27.0 17.2 41.5
2014 504 25.5 19.7 38.9
2015 490 28.0 17.5 38
2016 459 28.0 16.3 37.5
2017 494 28.5 17.3 39.7
2018 502 28.9 17.3 39.2
2019 503 32.9 15.2 42.7
2020 493 31.1 15.8 37.7
2021 453 31.1 14.5 49.4
2022 479 31.5 15.2 38
2023 513 32.5 15.7 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 408 23.0 17.7 31.6
2009 457 26.1 17.5 36.1
2010 452 25.6 17.6 37.4
2011 452 27.1 16.6 40.9
2012 445 25.6 17.3 41.3
2013 465 27.0 17.2 41.5
2014 504 25.5 19.7 38.9
2015 490 28.0 17.5 38
2016 459 28.0 16.3 37.5
2017 494 28.5 17.3 39.7
2018 502 28.9 17.3 39.2
2019 503 32.9 15.2 42.7
2020 493 31.1 15.8 37.7
2021 453 31.1 14.5 49.4
2022 479 31.5 15.2 38
2023 513 32.5 15.7 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $30 (0.3%) $17 (0.2%) $47 (0.5%) $7,088 (80.3%) $1,689 (19.1%) $8,778 (99.5%) $8,825
2020 $253 (2.6%) $563 (5.8%) $816 (8.4%) $7,532 (77.8%) $1,337 (13.8%) $8,869 (91.6%) $9,685
2021 $290 (2.7%) $537 (5.0%) $827 (7.7%) $8,624 (80.1%) $1,320 (12.3%) $9,944 (92.3%) $10,771
2022 $518 (4.2%) $1,188 (9.7%) $1,707 (13.9%) $9,086 (73.9%) $1,506 (12.2%) $10,592 (86.1%) $12,299
2023 $439 (3.5%) $1,237 (9.9%) $1,676 (13.4%) $9,145 (73.4%) $1,640 (13.2%) $10,785 (86.6%) $12,461

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Lebanon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 644 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)59.757.5
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)54.265.3
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)67.872.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)70.175.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)7581.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Science (Anderson 04)68.570.5
 2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)66.781.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)60.373.5
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)76.282.9
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)64.462.4
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)52.574.7
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)46.469.1
 22.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)51.269
 17.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)53.658.6
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)83.574.6
 8.9%
   6th Grade Science (Anderson 04)66.763.1
 3.6%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)71.880.3
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)60.470.9
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Lebanon Elementary)75.360.5
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)69.357.1
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503513
 2%
African American5941
 30.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic829
 262.5%
Pacific Islander00
White398416
 4.5%
Two or More Races3321
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%51.7%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Yes. Mt. Lebanon Elementary ranks in the top 5.8% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Mt. Lebanon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle
High : Pendleton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Mt. Lebanon Elementary.

Students at Mt. Lebanon Elementary are 81% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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