South CarolinaSchoolsCongaree Elementary

Congaree Elementary

PublicGrades 25
West Columbia, South Carolina · Lexington 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students354
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
354
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Congaree Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 2–5 in West Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 354 students. It is part of the Lexington 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–5
DistrictLexington 02
County45063
CityWest Columbia
ZIP29172
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450273000730

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment354

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)