MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mill Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Mill Creek 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.
Mill Creek Elementary School, located at 925 Universal Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Richland County School District One. The school is situated in a suburban area of Columbia and is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As part of a larger district known for its diverse student population, Mill Creek focuses on creating an inclusive environment that prepares elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum and community engagement.
Beyond core academic instruction, Mill Creek Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students by fostering a collaborative school culture that involves parents, teachers, and the local community. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to support student success, including extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at strengthening foundational skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and a supportive learning atmosphere, Mill Creek strives to serve as a vital educational pillar for the families in the 29209 zip code.
For more information, contact Mill Creek Elementary at (803) 783-5553 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 783-5553
MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- 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
* 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 374 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.0%
- White
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.