Round Top Elementary

449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Round Top Elementary School, located in the growing community of Blythewood, South Carolina, is a key institution within the Richland School District Two. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a strong foundation in core academic subjects while integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond its academic focus, Round Top Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes the "whole child" approach, offering various programs that encourage character development, social-emotional growth, and creative expression. With a focus on collaboration between teachers, families, and the local Blythewood area, the school strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their individual potential.

581

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Round Top Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	58
Black	269
Asian	28
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Black
269 (46.3%)
White
188 (32.4%)
Hispanic
58 (10.0%)
Two or More
37 (6.4%)
Asian
28 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 02
Phone:	(803)691-8676
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Round Top Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Round Top Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	49.9%
Male	291	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)