POLO ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Polo Road Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 685 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Polo Road Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Polo Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Richland School District Two in Columbia, South Carolina. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Polo Road Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school cultivates a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the holistic growth of every child. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction, Polo Road Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Polo Road Elementary at (803) 419-2226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1250 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
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POLO ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 685 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Richland 02
Total Students:
685
Teachers:
57.3
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 685 students

Black or African American
53.4%
Hispanic/Latino
30.7%
White
8.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
3.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.