Pontiac Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elgin, South Carolina 29045 · Richland 02
#449 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#29481 of 50,301 nationally
About Pontiac Elementary
Pontiac Elementary is a public elementary located in Elgin, in the Richland 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 880 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 449th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 880.
There are 6 schools in Elgin; Pontiac Elementary ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Pontiac Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pontiac Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Catawba Trail Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 2.2 km away
Spring Valley High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,230 students · 4.2 km away
Bookman Road Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 5.2 km away
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students · 5.6 km away
North Springs Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students · 5.7 km away
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 5.8 km away
Bridge Creek Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 6.6 km away
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 7.8 km away
Windsor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 8.0 km away
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
877 students
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students
Pritchardville Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
Oakview Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
Chandler Creek Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pontiac Elementary a good school?
Pontiac Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #449 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 Pontiac Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pontiac Elementary ranks #449 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #29481 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pontiac Elementary?
Pontiac Elementary had 880 students in 2025.
Is Pontiac Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pontiac Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pontiac Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pontiac Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.