PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pine Grove Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 524 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Pine Grove 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.

Pine Grove Elementary School, located at 111 Huffstetler Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local St. Andrews community within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Pine Grove aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a sense of curiosity and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to maintain a close-knit atmosphere, despite being part of a larger district. With a focus on literacy, foundational mathematics, and character education, Pine Grove Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The facility serves as a vital hub for the Columbia neighborhood, providing a structured and encouraging space where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

For more information, contact Pine Grove Elementary at (803) 214-2380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
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PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 524 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richland 01
Total Students:
524
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 524 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
White
2.3%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.