Seven Oaks Elementary

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seven Oaks Elementary School, located in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is known for its commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes academic excellence through a curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, while often integrating technology to support modern learning needs.

Beyond the classroom, Seven Oaks Elementary fosters a strong sense of community by encouraging parent involvement and offering various extracurricular programs that cater to the unique interests of its children. The school’s mission typically centers on cultivating "life-ready" learners who are prepared to succeed in their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a supportive staff and a culture that values both social-emotional growth and scholarly achievement, the school remains a vital pillar for families within the Columbia community.

520

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seven Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	39
Black	334
Asian	40
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	10

Black
334 (64.2 %)
White
57 (11.0 %)
Asian
40 (7.7 %)
Two or More
40 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 05
Phone:	(803)476-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 78