PONTIAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pontiac Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Elgin, SC with about 714 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Pontiac 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.
Pontiac Elementary School, located on Spears Creek Church Road in Elgin, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richland School District Two. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Pontiac Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through collaboration between staff, students, and the surrounding community.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community engagement and its dedication to providing a safe, nurturing space for elementary-aged children. Beyond core academic subjects, the school often integrates modern teaching strategies and character-building initiatives to help students develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. As a key fixture in the Elgin area, Pontiac Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships with families, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.
For more information, contact Pontiac Elementary at (803) 699-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
PONTIAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Elgin, SC with about 714 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:
- 714
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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
* 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 714 students
- Black or African American
- 54.5%
- White
- 23.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.