L. W. CONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
L. W. Conder Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 559 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, L. W. Conder Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
L. W. Conder Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while often integrating technology and creative instructional methods to keep students engaged throughout their elementary years.
Beyond its standard curriculum, L. W. Conder is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community. The school frequently promotes parental involvement and maintains active partnerships with families to ensure a supportive educational ecosystem. With a mission rooted in preparing students for future success, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking skills, character education, and a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact L. W. Conder Elementary at (803) 736-8720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-8720
L. W. CONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Richland 02
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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 559 students
- Black or African American
- 56.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.2%
- White
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.