Polo Road Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 724 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 252nd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1250 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
School District Details
- Richland County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,384
- Dropout Rate: 2.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.9
- Enrolled Students: 24,949
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 724
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 371 (51.2%)
- Females: 353 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 53 (7.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 182 (25.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 235 (32.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 397 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 77 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 10.9% |
| White | 170 | 23.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 24 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 12.6% |
| 1st Grade | 137 | 18.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 131 | 18.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 101 | 14.0% |
| 4th Grade | 122 | 16.9% |
| 5th Grade | 118 | 16.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $42,640
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,397 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,053 | 68% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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