Arden Elementary

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arden Elementary School is a public school located in the North Columbia area of South Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Richland School District One, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school works to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school success while encouraging parental and community involvement to enrich the educational experience.

Beyond standard academics, Arden Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and personal growth. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to address the diverse needs of its student body, often leveraging its location to connect with the local community. By maintaining a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character education, Arden Elementary strives to be a foundational institution that helps students build the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

234

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	54
Black	167
Two or More	12

Black
167 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
54 (23.1 %)
Two or More
12 (5.1 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)735-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 20

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arden Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arden Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	51.7%
Male	113	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)