Catawba Trail Elementary

1080 Old National Highway
Elgin, SC 29045

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catawba Trail Elementary School, located in Elgin, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Richland School District Two. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. Serving a diverse student body, the school integrates a balanced curriculum with modern instructional strategies, aiming to prepare children for success both in the classroom and in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Catawba Trail Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and partnership. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various volunteer initiatives, creating a cohesive network that supports student growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and a dedicated staff, the school works to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

636

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catawba Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	177
Black	297
Asian	13
Two or More	33

Black
297 (47.3%)
Hispanic
177 (28.2%)
White
108 (17.2%)
Two or More
33 (5.3%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)

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 02
Phone:	(803)699-3501
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 38

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Catawba Trail Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Catawba Trail Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	48.4%
Male	320	50.3%
Not Specified	8	1.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)