At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
21,814
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
48
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$18,992
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$10,108
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 22,091
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,726.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What current records say about Richland 01
Richland 01 operates 48 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Columbia, South Carolina. NCES reports 21,814 students and 1,802.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within South Carolina agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 9 of 75 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $18,992 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,108 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 6 of 70 in South Carolina. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.3%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 1,802.2
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $418,532,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Richland 01
Columbia, South Carolina
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 34.0123, -81.0303
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black65.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 29 | 346 | 12.6:1 | 1 |
| Middle | 9 | 462 | 11.2:1 | 0 |
| High | 9 | 675 | 12.7:1 | 1 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 46 | 3.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Richland 01
48 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–24 of 48 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | High09–12 | 1,328 | 15.7:1 | |
| A. C. Moore Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 244 | 10.6:1 | |
| A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 358 | 15.2:1 | |
| Alcorn Middle | Middle06–08 | 381 | 12.5:1 | |
| Annie Burnside Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 306 | 13.9:1 | |
| Arden Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 216 | 11.4:1 | |
| Bradley Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 392 | 11.9:1 | |
| Brennen Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 805 | 14.2:1 | |
| Brockman Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 297 | 14.1:1 | |
| Burton Pack Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 255 | 9.8:1 | |
| C. A. Johnson High | High09–12 | 344 | 9.1:1 | |
| Carolina School for InquiryCharter | ElementaryPK–06 | 114 | 9.5:1 | |
| Carver-Lyon Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 417 | 8.9:1 | |
| Caughman Road Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 715 | 13.5:1 | |
| Columbia High | High09–12 | 681 | 12.6:1 | |
| Crayton Middle | Middle06–08 | 952 | 14:1 | |
| Dreher High | High09–12 | 1,144 | 14.8:1 | |
| Eau Claire High | High09–12 | 542 | 11.7:1 | |
| Edward E. Taylor Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 217 | 11.4:1 | |
| Forest Heights Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 435 | 12.1:1 | |
| Gadsden Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 133 | 8.9:1 | |
| H. B. Rhame Elementary | ElementaryPK–05 | 418 | 13.9:1 | |
| Hand Middle | Middle06–08 | 755 | 12.4:1 | |
| Heyward Gibbes Middle | Middle06–08 | 252 | 9.9:1 |
Cities served by Richland 01
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Frequently asked questions about Richland 01
How many schools are in Richland 01?
Richland 01 has 48 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 29 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high, 1 combined or other. 2 are identified as charter schools. 9 are identified as magnet schools.
How many students attend Richland 01?
NCES reports 21,814 students for 2024–25, served by 1,802.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 9 of 75 South Carolina agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 22,091 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Richland 01?
The district-wide ratio is 12.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Richland 01 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $18,992 in current expenditure per pupil, including $10,108 for instruction. That ranks 6 of 70 comparable South Carolina agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Richland 01?
A. C. Flora High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,328 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Richland 01?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (803) 231-7000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular South Carolina districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.