Arden Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 327 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 478th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1300 Ashley Street, Columbia, SC 29203
- Principal or Admin: Diane James
- Fax: (803) 691-4231
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Richland County School District 01
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,670
- Dropout Rate: 5.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 24,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 327
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 171 (52.3%)
- Females: 153 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 9 (2.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 280 (85.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 289 (88.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 246 | 75.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 74 | 22.6% |
| White | 4 | 1.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 15.9% |
| 1st Grade | 47 | 14.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 57 | 17.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 55 | 16.8% |
| 4th Grade | 50 | 15.3% |
| 5th Grade | 47 | 14.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 30%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:70%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $45,955
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,758 | 93% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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