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Pontiac Elementary

📍 Elgin, South Carolina Public

880

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

13.7:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

7 active grades

64.2

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Pontiac Elementary, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–5 in Elgin, South Carolina, with 880 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Elgin, South Carolina, Pontiac Elementary is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–5. The school operates within the Richland 02 in Richland County. With a current reported enrollment of 880 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Pontiac Elementary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. 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 64.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Elgin, the student body at Pontiac Elementary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (57.2%), White (16.3%), Hispanic (14.7%). 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

880 Students reported

Black / African American 57.2%

503 enrolled students

White 16.3%

143 enrolled students

Hispanic 14.7%

129 enrolled students

Two or more races 8%

70 enrolled students

Asian 3.6%

32 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

3 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 880

👦 Male 49.1% (432) 👧 Female 50.9% (448)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

7 Grade Levels

Pre-K

146

K ★ top

135

138

142

128

117

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School facts

Address 500 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC 29045

Phone (803) 699-2700

School district Richland 02

County Richland County

Grades Pre-K–5

Students 880 students

Student–teacher ratio 13.7:1

Full-time teachers 64.2

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.10964, -80.83733

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NCES school ID 450339001442

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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500 Spears Creek Church Road

Elgin, SC 29045 Richland County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Pontiac Elementary? +

Pontiac 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 Pontiac Elementary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Pontiac Elementary has a total reported enrollment of 880 students.