GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gadsden Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Gadsden, SC with about 167 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 14 teachers, Gadsden Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Gadsden Elementary School, located at 1660 South Goodwin Circle in Gadsden, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Richland County School District One community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in their formative years, aiming to build a strong base in literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive neighborhood environment.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. By emphasizing a structured curriculum and fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, Gadsden Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school. Its location in Gadsden reflects its role as a key community hub, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through accessible public education.
For more information, contact Gadsden Elementary at (803) 353-2231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gadsden, SC with about 167 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 167
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 167 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.