MEADOWFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meadowfield Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 724 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Meadowfield 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.

To provide an accurate summary of **Meadowfield Elementary School**, it is important to note that it is a well-established public school located in the Southeast Columbia area, operating under the **Richland School District One** umbrella. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a foundational approach to academics while encouraging social and emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Meadowfield is often recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on creative extracurricular opportunities. The school places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, striving to create a partnership between teachers, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. Located in a residential section of Columbia, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a traditional "community school" feel while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact Meadowfield Elementary at (803) 738-5549 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
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MEADOWFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 724 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:
724
Teachers:
50
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 724 students

Black or African American
65.9%
White
23.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.