Meadowfield Elementary

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary of **Meadowfield Elementary School**, it is important to note that it is a well-established public school located in the Southeast Columbia area, operating under the **Richland School District One** umbrella. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a foundational approach to academics while encouraging social and emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Meadowfield is often recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on creative extracurricular opportunities. The school places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, striving to create a partnership between teachers, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. Located in a residential section of Columbia, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a traditional "community school" feel while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

615

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	73
Black	361
Asian	11
Two or More	50

Black
361 (58.7%)
White
120 (19.5%)
Hispanic
73 (11.9%)
Two or More
50 (8.1%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)

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)738-5549
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 53

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	46.7%
Male	328	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)