Polo Road Elementary

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polo Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Richland School District Two in Columbia, South Carolina. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Polo Road Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school cultivates a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the holistic growth of every child. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction, Polo Road Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to become life-long learners and responsible citizens.

665

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polo Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	217
Black	345
Asian	15
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

Black
345 (51.9%)
Hispanic
217 (32.6%)
Two or More
48 (7.2%)
White
39 (5.9%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)419-2226
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 55

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 103