Watkins-Nance Elementary

2525 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watkins-Nance Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, South Carolina, serving students in Richland School District One. Situated on Barhamville Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on providing a structured academic environment for elementary-aged children. As part of a large district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and academic development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Watkins-Nance is recognized for its commitment to student growth through various extracurricular and community-focused initiatives. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, often acting as a hub for family engagement and local partnership. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, Watkins-Nance Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a sense of pride and belonging within the Columbia neighborhood it serves.

499

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins-Nance Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	20
Black	432
Asian	1
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Black
432 (86.6%)
Two or More
37 (7.4%)
Hispanic
20 (4.0%)
White
8 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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 01
Phone:	(803)733-4321
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 46

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watkins-Nance Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watkins-Nance Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	47.9%
Male	260	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)