North Springs Elementary

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Springs Elementary School, located on Clemson Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving the Richland School District Two community. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development. By emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, North Springs strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond the standard curriculum, North Springs Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a dedicated teaching staff, the school works to foster a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence, and develop the essential skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly diverse world.

659

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	64
Black	486
Asian	9
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

Black
486 (74.8%)
Hispanic
64 (9.8%)
White
52 (8.0%)
Two or More
38 (5.8%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
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)736-3183
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 57

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	299	45.4%
Male	351	53.3%
Not Specified	9	1.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)