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#105 of 192 private schools in SC

Center for Learning Inc

Elementary School · Columbia, SC

A private elementary school in Columbia, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

2729 COVENANT RD, Columbia, SC 29204

  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,504
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment70
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Center for Learning Inc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,022/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,745

Median home value

$185,800

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.6 mi413Compare →
Watkins-nance ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.8 mi435Compare →
Carver-lyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.0 mi360Compare →
Burton Pack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.1 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Center for Learning Inc is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Center for Learning Inc

Center for Learning Inc is a private elementary school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center for Learning Inc

What grades does Center for Learning Inc serve?

Center for Learning Inc serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Center for Learning Inc?

Center for Learning Inc has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Learning Inc?

The student-teacher ratio at Center for Learning Inc is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Center for Learning Inc rank in SC?

Center for Learning Inc ranks #105 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Center for Learning Inc's MySchoolScout rating?

Center for Learning Inc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Center for Learning Inc a private school?

Yes, Center for Learning Inc is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Center for Learning Inc a religious school?

No, Center for Learning Inc is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
70
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
188 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richland County
Area population (ZIP 29204)
18,067
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29204; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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