What grades does Polo Road Elementary serve?

Polo Road Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Columbia area.

Where is Polo Road Elementary located?

Polo Road Elementary is a urban school in Columbia, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Road Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Polo Road Elementary is 11.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Columbia, SC?

Schools in Columbia include Polo Road Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Columbia area.

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Polo Road Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

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Columbia, SC 29223

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

659

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Richland 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.8%

Phone

(803)419-2226

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

23 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

529

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.60000002

Social Workers

0.44999999

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,024

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,269

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,541

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 47%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.0%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

7.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,200

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,850

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,415 (37%)

Autism

778 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

647 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

467 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

147 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

665

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Richland 02. Polo Road Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	School HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date and any schedule changes.	Holiday	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polo Road Elementary

Polo Road Elementary has a total enrollment of 659 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Columbia, SC.