Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Richland 02 (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 32 schools in Richland 02, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 127Jackson Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 238Joseph Keels ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
- 344Windsor ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
- 440L. W. Conder ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
- 555Killian ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.7
- 661Bridge Creek ElementaryElgin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
- 754L. B. Nelson ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
- 872Bookman Road ElementaryElgin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
- 957North Springs ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.4
- 1086Round Top ElementaryBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 1166Catawba Trail ElementaryElgin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
- 1243Dent MiddleColumbia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 1362Forest Lake ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
- 1455Rice Creek ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
- 1545Polo Road ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
- 1670Richland Northeast HighColumbia · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 1751Sandlapper ElementaryColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 1864Lake Carolina Elementary Lower CampusBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.6
- 1945Kelly Mill MiddleBlythewood · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 2044Pontiac ElementaryElgin · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 2178Lake Carolina Elementary Upper CampusBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 2239Longleaf MiddleColumbia · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 2339Summit Parkway MiddleColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 2448E. L. Wright MiddleColumbia · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 2571Bethel-Hanberry ElementaryBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 2654Muller Road MiddleBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 2755Langford ElementaryBlythewood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 2881Blythewood HighBlythewood · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 2969Westwood HighBlythewood · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 3068Blythewood MiddleBlythewood · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 3175Ridge View HighColumbia · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 3276Spring Valley HighColumbia · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.8
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.0 | 27.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 2 | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.1 | 37.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 3 | Windsor Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.4 | 44.2 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 4 | L. W. Conder Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.4 | 40.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 5 | Killian Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.7 | 55.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 6 | Bridge Creek Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.3 | 61.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 7 | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.3 | 54.1 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 8 | Bookman Road Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.4 | 71.6 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 9 | North Springs Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.4 | 57.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 10 | Round Top Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.6 | 85.7 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 11 | Catawba Trail Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.7 | 66.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 12 | Dent Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.8 | 42.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 13 | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.3 | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 14 | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.3 | 54.9 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 15 | Polo Road Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.3 | 45.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 16 | Richland Northeast High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.4 | 70.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,340 |
| 17 | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.4 | 50.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 18 | Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 13.6 | 64.0 Top 50% | – | 531 |
| 19 | Kelly Mill Middle Blythewood · Middle · Grades 2–8 | Public | 13.8 | 45.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 979 |
| 20 | Pontiac Elementary Elgin · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 | 43.7 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 880 |
| 21 | Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 14.5 | 77.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 22 | Longleaf Middle Columbia · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.5 | 39.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 23 | Summit Parkway Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.6 | 39.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,229 |
| 24 | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.7 | 47.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,275 |
| 25 | Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 26 | Muller Road Middle Blythewood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 15.3 | 54.4 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,242 |
| 27 | Langford Elementary Blythewood · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.4 | 54.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 28 | Blythewood High Blythewood · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.6 | 80.7 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 2,164 |
| 29 | Westwood High Blythewood · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.4 | 68.5 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 1,743 |
| 30 | Blythewood Middle Blythewood · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.5 | 68.0 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 31 | Ridge View High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.6 | 75.0 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 1,631 |
| 32 | Spring Valley High Columbia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.8 | 76.2 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 2,230 |
Jackson Creek Elementary in Columbia leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Richland 02 with Students per teacher 11.0. Of the 32 schools shown, 32 are public.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Richland 02 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Richland 02?
Jackson Creek Elementary in Columbia, South Carolina ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Richland 02 with Students per teacher 11.0 (Enrollment: 551).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Richland 02 ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.