Meadowfield Elementary School

525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meadowfield Elementary School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
610 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Motto
A Paideia School for Creative Thinking

School Rankings

Meadowfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#680 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
43%
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41%
52%
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40-44%
50%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
63%
31%
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White
19%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowfield Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowfield Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Meadowfield Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Burnside Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School, Caughman Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Meadowfield Elementary School?
610 students attend Meadowfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meadowfield Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowfield Elementary School?
Meadowfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadowfield Elementary School offer ?
Meadowfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadowfield Elementary School part of?
Meadowfield Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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