Leaphart Elementary School

120 Piney Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leaphart 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Leaphart Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Leaphart 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 Leaphart Elementary School is 0.64, 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)
#762 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leaphart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
53%
32%
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White
25%
48%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Leaphart Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
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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 Leaphart Elementary School's ranking?
Leaphart Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Leaphart Elementary School often compared to?
Leaphart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dutch Fork Elementary School, H. E. Corley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Leaphart Elementary School?
466 students attend Leaphart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Leaphart Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leaphart Elementary School?
Leaphart Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leaphart Elementary School offer ?
Leaphart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leaphart Elementary School part of?
Leaphart Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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