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Sandlapper Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Columbia, South Carolina · Richland 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students694
Student:Teacher13.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch63%
Title INo
Sandlapper
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 535
694
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
63%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Sandlapper Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 694 students. It is part of the Richland 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRichland 02
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29229
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450339001075

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment694
White6.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American73.6%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races6.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
6.9%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
73.6%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
6.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %63%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)