Killian Elementary

699 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Killian Elementary School, located on Clemson Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a part of the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for creative and social growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Killian Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school often implements programs designed to support the varied needs of its students, ranging from early childhood development to specialized interventions. By maintaining active partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders, Killian Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to become life-long learners and active, responsible members of their community.

699

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Killian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	54
Black	569
Asian	11
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

Black
569 (81.4%)
Hispanic
54 (7.7%)
Two or More
42 (6.0%)
White
21 (3.0%)
Asian
11 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)699-2981
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 39

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Killian Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Killian Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	50.8%
Male	344	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)