H. B. Rhame Elementary

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

H.B. Rhame Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District One. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both personal and intellectual growth. Its mission focuses on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, H.B. Rhame is known for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families to ensure a holistic approach to student learning. By utilizing various instructional resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

446

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. B. Rhame Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	26
Black	391
Two or More	20

Black
391 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.8 %)
Two or More
20 (4.5 %)
White
9 (2.0 %)

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)731-8900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 30

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 67