Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caughman Road 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 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caughman Road Elementary serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school being about 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caughman Road Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caughman Road 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 diversity score of Caughman Road Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
65%
31%
White
10%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caughman Road Elementary School's ranking?
Caughman Road Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Caughman Road Elementary School often compared to?
Caughman Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School, Meadowfield 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 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Caughman Road Elementary School?
715 students attend Caughman Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Caughman Road Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caughman Road Elementary School?
Caughman Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caughman Road Elementary School offer ?
Caughman Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Caughman Road Elementary School part of?
Caughman Road Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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