Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowfield 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowfield Elementary serves the southwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 35.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowfield Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A Paideia School for Creative Thinking
School Rankings
Meadowfield 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 Meadowfield Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#680 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowfield Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowfield Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Meadowfield Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caughman Road Elementary School, Annie Burnside Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Meadowfield Elementary School?
615 students attend Meadowfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Meadowfield Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowfield Elementary School?
Meadowfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadowfield Elementary School offer ?
Meadowfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadowfield Elementary School part of?
Meadowfield Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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