Sandlapper Elementary School

1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandlapper 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 proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sandlapper Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandlapper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandlapper Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#725 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
39%
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34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
76%
32%
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White
7%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandlapper Elementary School's ranking?
Sandlapper Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sandlapper Elementary School often compared to?
Sandlapper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Creek Elementary School, Killian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandlapper Elementary School?
630 students attend Sandlapper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sandlapper Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandlapper Elementary School?
Sandlapper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandlapper Elementary School offer ?
Sandlapper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandlapper Elementary School part of?
Sandlapper Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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