About This School
Pontiac Elementary School is located in Elgin, SC and is one of 19 elementary schools in Richland 2 School District. It is a public school that serves 878 students in grades PK, K-5.
Pontiac Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pontiac Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Pontiac Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pontiac Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pontiac Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pontiac Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Pontiac Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pontiac Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Richland 2 District Spending
$9,384Per Pupil
The Richland 2 spends $9,384 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Richland 2 District
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterbrook Academy 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Bookman Road Elementary School 3 miles | n/a | |
| Full Gospel Christian Academy 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| North Springs Elementary School 3.2 miles | n/a | |
| Polo Road Elementary School 3.4 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: SC Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Richland 2 School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Pontiac Elementary School500 Spears Creek Church
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2700
www.richland2.org/pe
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
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Test Scores
About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 878
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Pontiac Elementary School had 49% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pontiac Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Pontiac Elementary School
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My children and I just LOVE pontiac! We moved from Michigan where my children were doing very poorly. Within the 1st marking period all my children were showing great improvements in all subjects! The teachers at pontiac are just fantastic!
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 11, 2009
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