PENDERGRASS FAIRWOLD SCHOOL

Pendergrass Fairwold School is a public school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 84 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Pendergrass Fairwold School has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pendergrass Fairwold School, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Richland School District One umbrella. The school is designed to serve students who require a more structured and supportive environment than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and behavioral support, the school aims to help students overcome academic and social barriers, ensuring they remain on a path toward graduation and personal success.

The curriculum at Pendergrass Fairwold is crafted to address the unique needs of its student population, often emphasizing a combination of core academics, life skills, and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a small, personalized atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide close mentorship and consistent guidance. By fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes emotional well-being alongside rigorous academic standards, Pendergrass Fairwold serves as a vital resource for students in the Columbia area who need additional advocacy and focused intervention to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Pendergrass Fairwold School at (803) 735-3435 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
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PENDERGRASS FAIRWOLD SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 84 enrolled students. See other public other schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richland 01
Total Students:
84
Teachers:
29.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 84 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PENDERGRASS FAIRWOLD SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.9%
White
9.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.