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Edward E. Taylor Elementary

📍 Columbia, South Carolina Public

217

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

11.4:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

7 active grades

19.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Edward E. Taylor Elementary, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–5 in Columbia, South Carolina, with 217 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Edward E. Taylor Elementary is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–5. The school operates within the Richland 01 in Richland County. With a current reported enrollment of 217 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Edward E. Taylor Elementary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 19.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Columbia, the student body at Edward E. Taylor Elementary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (86.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or more races (5.1%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

217 Students reported

Black / African American 86.6%

188 enrolled students

Hispanic 8.3%

18 enrolled students

Two or more races 5.1%

11 enrolled students

White 0%

0 enrolled students

Asian 0%

0 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 217

👦 Male 50.7% (110) 👧 Female 49.3% (107)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

7 Grade Levels

Pre-K

2 ★ top

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School facts

Address 200 McRae Street, Columbia, SC 29203

Phone (803) 343-2974

School district Richland 01

County Richland County

Grades Pre-K–5

Students 217 students

Student–teacher ratio 11.4:1

Full-time teachers 19.0

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.03188, -81.06136

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NCES school ID 450336001305

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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200 McRae Street

Columbia, SC 29203 Richland County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Edward E. Taylor Elementary? +

Edward E. Taylor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Edward E. Taylor Elementary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Edward E. Taylor Elementary has a total reported enrollment of 217 students.