L. W. Conder Elementary

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

L. W. Conder Elementary School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while often integrating technology and creative instructional methods to keep students engaged throughout their elementary years.

Beyond its standard curriculum, L. W. Conder is recognized for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community. The school frequently promotes parental involvement and maintains active partnerships with families to ensure a supportive educational ecosystem. With a mission rooted in preparing students for future success, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking skills, character education, and a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured setting.

462

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. W. Conder Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	162
Black	269
Asian	3
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Black
269 (58.2 %)
Hispanic
162 (35.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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 02
Phone:	(803)736-8720
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 35

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 72