Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seven Oaks 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seven Oaks Elementary serves the southeast part of Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seven Oaks Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'We Love and Grow Our Students!'
School Rankings
Seven Oaks 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 Seven Oaks Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#873 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
63%
31%
White
13%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Seven Oaks Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Seven Oaks Elementary School?
522 students attend Seven Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Seven Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seven Oaks Elementary School?
Seven Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seven Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Seven Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seven Oaks Elementary School part of?
Seven Oaks Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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