Richland 01 School District

1616 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Richland 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 15,844 students in Richland 01 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in South Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Richland 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
48 Schools
965 Schools
# Students
22,123 Students
551,243 Students
# Teachers
1,763 Teachers
39,892 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Richland 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#52 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
43%
41%
52%
35%
50%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
67%
31%
% White
18%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,128 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,259 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$467 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$426 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,128
$15,220
Spending / Student
$19,259
$14,817

Best Richland 01 School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Satchel Ford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Satchel Ford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Crayton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 343-2915
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Meadowfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 738-5549
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Hand Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Wheat Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Annie Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Patterson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5530
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Carver-lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 343-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 South Goodwin Circle
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
South Kilbourne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 735-7575
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Universal Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Arrowwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mcrae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 343-2974
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Webber School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Webber School Road
Eastover, SC 29044
(803) 353-8771
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Caughman Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5534
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Sandel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Seminole Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8906
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Blue Ridge Terrace
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 691-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Easter Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Arden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Ashley Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2929.
Watkins-nance Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 733-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
J. P. Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Weston Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3430
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 214-2380
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Clarkson Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Burton Pack Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Garden Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 691-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Andrews Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 Bluefield Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 48 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 22,123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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