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#769 of 1,176 schools in SC
Pontiac Elementary
Elementary School · Richland 02 · Elgin, SC
A Richland 02 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC 29045
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pontiac Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pontiac 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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
$80,627
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Trail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Bookman Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Summit Parkway MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,176 | Compare → |
| L. B. Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 553 | 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.
Richland 02
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #27 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pontiac Elementary is listed in Richland 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pontiac Elementary
Pontiac Elementary is a public elementary school in Elgin, SC, part of Richland 02, serving approximately 791 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pontiac Elementary
What grades does Pontiac Elementary serve?
Pontiac Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pontiac Elementary?
Pontiac Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pontiac Elementary rank in SC?
Pontiac Elementary ranks #769 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Pontiac Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pontiac Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pontiac Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pontiac Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pontiac Elementary a charter school?
No, Pontiac Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pontiac Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pontiac Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pontiac Elementary?
56.8% of students at Pontiac 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (803) 699-2700
- Area population (ZIP 29045)
- 28,896
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 29045; 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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