Edward E. Taylor Elementary

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edward E. Taylor Elementary School is a public school located in the Eau Claire community of Columbia, South Carolina, serving students within the Richland County School District One. The school is named in honor of Edward E. Taylor, a long-time educator and community advocate in the Columbia area, reflecting the institution's historical commitment to local academic and character development. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational education, literacy, and social-emotional growth through a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for middle school success.

Beyond its academic core, Edward E. Taylor Elementary functions as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services intended to address the unique needs of its students. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners within the broader Richland One school system.

217

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	18
Black	188
Two or More	11

Black
188 (86.6%)
Hispanic
18 (8.3%)
Two or More
11 (5.1%)

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)343-2974
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 15

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	49.3%
Male	110	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)