Windsor Elementary

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Windsor Elementary School, located on Dunbarton Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Richland School District Two. As part of a larger district known for its diverse academic programs, Windsor Elementary focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and utilizes a curriculum aligned with South Carolina state standards to prepare children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Windsor Elementary strives to foster a supportive community environment by encouraging parent involvement and offering various extracurricular opportunities. The school is situated in a residential area of Columbia, positioning it as a neighborhood anchor that prioritizes a safe learning environment. Like many schools in Richland District Two, Windsor often integrates technology into the classroom and participates in district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and bridge achievement gaps.

579

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windsor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	168
Black	358
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
358 (61.8%)
Hispanic
168 (29.0%)
White
27 (4.7%)
Two or More
20 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
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 02
Phone:	(803)736-8723
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 54

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 82