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Congaree Elementary School

1221 Ramblin' Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 2-5, Congaree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Congaree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Congaree Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Congaree Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Congaree Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#802 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Congaree Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Congaree Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Congaree Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Congaree Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Congaree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congaree Elementary School's ranking?
Congaree Elementary School is ranked #802 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Congaree Elementary School often compared to?
Congaree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Congaree Elementary School?
368 students attend Congaree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Congaree Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congaree Elementary School?
Congaree Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Congaree Elementary School offer ?
Congaree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Congaree Elementary School part of?
Congaree Elementary School is part of Lexington 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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