SANDLAPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sandlapper Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Sandlapper Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Sandlapper Elementary School, located at 1001 Longtown Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public institution serving students in the Richland School District Two area. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse and growing district, Sandlapper focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future success through rigorous curriculum standards and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programming, Sandlapper Elementary fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of partnerships between parents, teachers, and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. With a mission centered on empowering students to reach their full potential, the school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage curiosity, collaboration, and character growth throughout the elementary years.

For more information, contact Sandlapper Elementary at (803) 691-4045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
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SANDLAPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richland 02
Total Students:
650
Teachers:
43.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 650 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDLAPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.2%
White
11.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.