Joseph Keels Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29223 · Richland 02
#501 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#33593 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Keels Elementary
Joseph Keels Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 501st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Joseph Keels Elementary ranks 41st of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 Joseph Keels Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Keels Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackson Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 1.4 km away
Dent Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students · 1.6 km away
L. W. Conder Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 2.8 km away
Forest Lake Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 2.8 km away
Richland Northeast High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students · 2.9 km away
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students · 2.9 km away
Windsor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 3.5 km away
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 3.6 km away
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students · 3.8 km away
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
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466 students
Ebinport Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
Wagener · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Broad River Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Coosa Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Keels Elementary a good school?
Joseph Keels Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #501 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 Joseph Keels Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Joseph Keels Elementary ranks #501 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #33593 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Keels Elementary?
Joseph Keels Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Keels Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Keels Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Keels Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Keels Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.