Arden Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29203 · Richland 01
#613 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#41561 of 50,301 nationally
About Arden Elementary
Arden Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 613th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 216.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Arden Elementary ranks 53rd of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arden Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Arden Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 859 m away
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 1.4 km away
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 1.5 km away
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students · 1.5 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 1.8 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 1.8 km away
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students · 2.1 km away
Watkins-Nance Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 2.3 km away
C. A. Johnson High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students · 3.0 km away
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Douglas Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Brookdale Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Carolina Elementary
Hartsville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
212 students
St. James-Gaillard Elementary
Eutawville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
Greeleyville STEAM Academy
Greeleyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
222 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arden Elementary a good school?
Arden Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #613 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arden Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Arden Elementary ranks #613 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #41561 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arden Elementary?
Arden Elementary had 216 students in 2025.
Is Arden Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Arden Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Arden Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arden Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.