Below Average
#887 of 1,176 schools in SC
Congaree Elementary
Elementary School · Lexington 02 · West Columbia, SC
A Lexington 02 elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1221 Ramblin' Road, West Columbia, SC 29172
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Congaree Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Congaree Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$60,737
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert A. Wood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Edge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Springdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| White Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington 02
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Congaree Elementary is listed in Lexington 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Congaree Elementary
Congaree Elementary is a public elementary school in West Columbia, SC, part of Lexington 02, serving approximately 354 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Congaree Elementary
What grades does Congaree Elementary serve?
Congaree Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Congaree Elementary?
Congaree Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congaree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Congaree Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Congaree Elementary rank in SC?
Congaree Elementary ranks #887 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Congaree Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Congaree Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Congaree Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Congaree Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Congaree Elementary a charter school?
No, Congaree Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Congaree Elementary a Title I school?
No, Congaree Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Congaree Elementary?
100.0% of students at Congaree Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (803) 755-7430
- Area population (ZIP 29172)
- 9,354
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 29172; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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