Windsor Elementary School

9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windsor 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 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 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Windsor Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

School Rankings

Windsor 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 Windsor 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#865 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
43%
32%
52%
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
61%
31%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windsor Elementary School's ranking?
Windsor Elementary School is ranked #865 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Windsor Elementary School often compared to?
Windsor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Round Top 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 43% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Windsor Elementary School?
529 students attend Windsor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Windsor Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windsor Elementary School?
Windsor Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windsor Elementary School offer ?
Windsor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windsor Elementary School part of?
Windsor Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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