Sandlapper Elementary

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandlapper Elementary School, located at 1001 Longtown Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public institution serving students in the Richland School District Two area. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse and growing district, Sandlapper focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future success through rigorous curriculum standards and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programming, Sandlapper Elementary fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of partnerships between parents, teachers, and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. With a mission centered on empowering students to reach their full potential, the school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage curiosity, collaboration, and character growth throughout the elementary years.

656

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandlapper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	63
Black	483
Asian	17
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
483 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
63 (9.6 %)
White
45 (6.9 %)
Two or More
44 (6.7 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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)691-4045
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 56

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandlapper Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandlapper Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	46.2%
Male	352	53.7%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)