H. B. RHAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

H. B. Rhame Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, H. B. Rhame 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.

H.B. Rhame Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District One. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both personal and intellectual growth. Its mission focuses on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, H.B. Rhame is known for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families to ensure a holistic approach to student learning. By utilizing various instructional resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact H. B. Rhame Elementary at (803) 731-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 Arrowwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
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H. B. RHAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 446 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:
446
Teachers:
34
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 446 students

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

Black or African American
87.0%
Two or more races
6.3%
White
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
0.9%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.