CAUGHMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caughman Road Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 652 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Caughman Road Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Caughman Road Elementary School, located in the Columbia, South Carolina area within the Richland School District One, serves a diverse student population in a suburban setting. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Caughman Road Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and student enrichment. The school provides various extracurricular activities and instructional supports designed to address the unique learning needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to prepare its learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the development of responsible, global citizens.

For more information, contact Caughman Road Elementary at (803) 783-5534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7725 Caughman Road
Columbia, SC 29209
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CAUGHMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 652 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:
652
Teachers:
45
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 652 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAUGHMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.4%
White
13.0%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.