Pine Grove Elementary

111 Huffstetler Drive
Columbia, SC 29210

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Grove Elementary School, located at 111 Huffstetler Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local St. Andrews community within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Pine Grove aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a sense of curiosity and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to maintain a close-knit atmosphere, despite being part of a larger district. With a focus on literacy, foundational mathematics, and character education, Pine Grove Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The facility serves as a vital hub for the Columbia neighborhood, providing a structured and encouraging space where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

501

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	55
Black	369
Asian	8
Two or More	31

Black
369 (73.8%)
Hispanic
55 (11.0%)
White
37 (7.4%)
Two or More
31 (6.2%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)

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 01
Phone:	(803)214-2380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 39

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84