Public schools in Elgin, SC
6 open public schools with an address in Elgin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,027
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Elgin public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Elgin, SC: 5 elementary, 1 middle. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,027 students, an average of 671 per school. The largest campus is Pontiac Elementary (880 students).
Richland 02 operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Elgin campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Elgin
Elementary schools in Elgin
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaney Elementary Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 750 | 14.2:1 | |
| Bookman Road Elementary Richland 02 | PK–05 | 535 | 12.3:1 | |
| Bridge Creek Elementary Richland 02 · Magnet | PK–05 | 564 | 12.1:1 | |
| Catawba Trail Elementary Richland 02 | PK–05 | 636 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pontiac Elementary Richland 02 · Magnet | PK–05 | 880 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Elgin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie M. Stover Middle Kershaw 01 | 06–08 | 662 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.2%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black46.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Elgin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,027 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elgin
How many public schools are in Elgin, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Elgin: 5 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 4,027 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elgin?
Schools with an address in Elgin belong to 2 education agencies, led by Richland 02 (4 schools), Kershaw 01 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Elgin?
No school with an address in Elgin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elgin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elgin public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elgin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities