BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ballentine Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 05 school district, located in Irmo, SC with about 581 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Ballentine Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ballentine Elementary School, located on Bickley Road in Irmo, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for students in their formative years. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is characterized by its dedicated faculty and a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, Ballentine Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting core values such as responsibility, respect, and lifelong learning. Through its strategic location in the growing Irmo area, the school remains an integral part of the local neighborhood, consistently focusing on achieving high educational standards and preparing its students to become productive, contributing members of society.
For more information, contact Ballentine Elementary at (803) 476-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Irmo, SC with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 05
- Total Students:
- 581
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 581 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.