Catawba Trail Elementary

Catawba Trail Elementary serves 666 students in grades prekindergarten through fifth grade in Elgin, South Carolina. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 109th out of 1,192 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile.

Students show solid achievement in both core subjects, with 56% reaching proficiency or above in mathematics and 51% meeting proficiency standards in English language arts and reading. Located on Old National Highway in Richland County, Catawba Trail Elementary draws families from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $76,098 and 30% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 10.6%, with median home values around $222,100.

The school sits within a large suburban setting that provides families with the benefits of community stability while remaining accessible to the greater Columbia metropolitan area, creating an environment that supports both academic achievement and family life.