Carolina School for Inquiry
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29203 · Richland 01
#627 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#42872 of 50,301 nationally
About Carolina School for Inquiry
Carolina School for Inquiry is a charter elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 627th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 114.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Carolina School for Inquiry ranks 58th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
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 Carolina School for Inquiry by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carolina School for Inquiry
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Heights Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 2.3 km away
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 3.3 km away
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students · 3.7 km away
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 4.0 km away
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students · 4.0 km away
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 4.2 km away
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 4.7 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 5.0 km away
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 5.6 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 5.8 km away
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Academy of Hope Charter
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100 students
Heartwood Community School
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Discovery Charter of Lancaster
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carolina School for Inquiry a good school?
Carolina School for Inquiry has a Success Index (US) of 23.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #627 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 Carolina School for Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
Carolina School for Inquiry ranks #627 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #42872 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carolina School for Inquiry?
Carolina School for Inquiry had 114 students in 2025.
Is Carolina School for Inquiry a elementary school or a high school?
Carolina School for Inquiry is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Carolina School for Inquiry?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carolina School for Inquiry; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.