White Knoll Elementary

132 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White Knoll Elementary School, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lexington School District One community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work to integrate modern instructional strategies while maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

Beyond its core curriculum, White Knoll Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by character education and inclusivity. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering various resources to support individual learning paths. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding West Columbia area, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive throughout their educational journey.

615

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Knoll Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	95
Black	141
Asian	6
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
326 (53.0%)
Black
141 (22.9%)
Hispanic
95 (15.4%)
Two or More
45 (7.3%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
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:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-4500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 69

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 108