BURTON PACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burton Pack Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Burton Pack Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Burton Pack Elementary School, located on Garden Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a neighborhood school serving the Richland School District One community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning habits during the formative elementary years. The school strives to create a supportive environment where students can build the skills necessary for long-term educational success.

Like many schools in the Richland One district, Burton Pack emphasizes community engagement and fostering a positive school climate. The facility serves as a local hub for families in the 29204 zip code, offering a curriculum that adheres to state standards while often incorporating extracurricular activities and outreach programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Burton Pack Elementary at (803) 691-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.