Is Brockman Elementary a good school?

Yes. Brockman Elementary ranks in the top 5.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Brockman Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Brockman Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Brockman Elementary?

Students at Brockman Elementary are 72% White, 11% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Brockman Elementary

Summary:

Brockman Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 268 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 01 school district, which is ranked 53 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brockman Elementary consistently outperforms the Richland 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school has been ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in South Carolina for several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Brockman's diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant representation of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, is noteworthy. The school also has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district and state averages.

When comparing Brockman Elementary to nearby schools, it outperforms most in academic assessments, with Satchel Ford Elementary also demonstrating strong academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Arden Elementary, Watkins-Nance Elementary, and Burton Pack Elementary, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates compared to Brockman and Satchel Ford. The Richland 02 district, which includes schools like Jackson Creek Elementary and Forest Lake Elementary, generally performs better than the Richland 01 district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206

(803) 790-6743

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,112

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

African American:

10.9%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brockman Elementary ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), African American (10.9%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brockman Elementary is 11.5, which is the 11^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brockman Elementary is $20,112, which is the 9^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brockman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brockman Elementary 35^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Brockman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53^rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Brockman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	80.09	95^th	542	82.5%
2004	76.22	116^th	550	78.9%
2005	86.72	32^nd	557	94.3%
2006	83.70	59^th	559	89.4%
2007	84.93	45^th	566	92.0%
2008	84.21	46^th	577	92.0%
2009	82.20	70^th	580	87.9%
2010	86.37	44^th	589	92.5%
2011	89.05	23^rd	597	96.1%
2012	93.54	5^th	594	99.2%
2013	92.26	5^th	599	99.2%
2014	92.22	6^th	630	99.0%
2015	96.51	6^th	638	99.1%
2016	96.43	3^rd	619	99.5%
2017	95.05	15^th	639	97.7%
2018	96.06	10^th	624	98.4%
2019	92.71	32^nd	643	95.0%
2021	93.77	33^rd	622	94.7%
2022	96.26	14^th	625	97.8%
2023	91.52	44^th	644	93.2%
2024	92.47	35^th	638	94.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Brockman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	94.66	15^th	570	97.4%
2019	93.20	18^th	588	96.9%
2021	93.09	33^rd	554	94.0%
2022	94.99	19^th	573	96.7%
2023	90.51	41^st	580	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Brockman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.92	14^th	571	97.5%
2019	91.98	36^th	590	93.9%

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Rank History for White students at Brockman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	92.25	14^th	457	96.9%
2019	88.59	38^th	472	91.9%
2021	90.70	29^th	439	93.4%
2022	94.65	5^th	455	98.9%
2023	84.28	51^st	463	89.0%
2024	91.16	14^th	441	96.8%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brockman Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	171	66	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	252
2003	171	66	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	252
2004	175	73	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	2	263
2005	198	59	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	2	274
2006	201	63	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2007	206	65	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2008	229	64	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2009	233	59	10	14	2	n/a	n/a	3	321
2010	243	45	14	14	2	n/a	n/a	3	321
2011	235	41	4	15	0	0	22	0	317
2012	243	47	4	14	0	0	23	0	331
2013	239	52	4	14	0	0	17	0	326
2014	239	53	4	12	0	0	12	0	320
2015	243	51	6	16	0	0	12	0	328
2016	252	49	6	14	0	0	13	0	334
2017	238	53	4	15	0	0	15	0	325
2018	241	55	1	15	0	0	14	0	326
2019	239	49	1	15	0	0	16	0	320
2020	242	44	1	16	0	0	19	0	322
2021	208	40	5	14	0	0	16	0	283
2022	204	39	6	16	0	0	11	0	276
2023	195	38	10	14	0	0	11	0	268
2024	191	29	15	16	0	0	15	0	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brockman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	252	16.9	14.9	21.2
2003	252	16.9	14.9	21.2
2004	263	16.9	15.6	21.5
2005	274	17.0	16.1	19.5
2006	276	20.7	13.3	17.4
2007	288	25.0	11.5	20.1
2008	313	20.0	15.7	15.7
2009	321	20.0	16.1	14.2
2010	321	19.0	16.8	29.6
2011	317	19.0	16.6	29
2012	331	20.5	16.1	27.5
2013	326	20.5	15.9	31
2014	320	19.5	16.4	32.2
2015	328	20.0	16.4	13.4
2016	334	21.0	15.9	100
2017	325	21.5	15.1	100
2018	326	22.0	14.8	100
2019	320	22.0	14.5	100
2020	322	22.5	14.3	100
2021	283	19.5	14.5	100
2022	276	24.0	11.5	100
2023	268	22.0	12.1	100
2024	266	23.0	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brockman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	252	16.9	14.9	21.2
2003	252	16.9	14.9	21.2
2004	263	16.9	15.6	21.5
2005	274	17.0	16.1	19.5
2006	276	20.7	13.3	17.4
2007	288	25.0	11.5	20.1
2008	313	20.0	15.7	15.7
2009	321	20.0	16.1	14.2
2010	321	19.0	16.8	29.6
2011	317	19.0	16.6	29
2012	331	20.5	16.1	27.5
2013	326	20.5	15.9	31
2014	320	19.5	16.4	32.2
2015	328	20.0	16.4	13.4
2016	334	21.0	15.9	100
2017	325	21.5	15.1	100
2018	326	22.0	14.8	100
2019	320	22.0	14.5	100
2020	322	22.5	14.3	100
2021	283	19.5	14.5	100
2022	276	24.0	11.5	100
2023	268	22.0	12.1	100
2024	266	23.0	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brockman Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$159 (1.0%)	$452 (2.8%)	$611 (3.8%)	$13,315 (83.8%)	$1,956 (12.3%)	$15,271 (96.2%)	$15,882
2020	$459 (2.8%)	$588 (3.6%)	$1,047 (6.4%)	$13,337 (81.5%)	$1,988 (12.1%)	$15,326 (93.6%)	$16,372
2021	$521 (3.2%)	$536 (3.3%)	$1,057 (6.4%)	$13,744 (83.4%)	$1,675 (10.2%)	$15,419 (93.6%)	$16,476
2022	$1,139 (5.2%)	$704 (3.2%)	$1,843 (8.5%)	$17,146 (78.9%)	$2,753 (12.7%)	$19,899 (91.5%)	$21,742
2023	$1,218 (6.1%)	$1,131 (5.6%)	$2,349 (11.7%)	$15,454 (76.8%)	$2,308 (11.5%)	$17,762 (88.3%)	$20,112

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brockman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 644 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brockman Elementary)	80.5	94.4	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	41.4	45	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brockman Elementary)	63.5	56.7	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	45.5	43.6	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Brockman Elementary)	90.7	83.3	7.4%
4th Grade Science (Richland 01)	43	33	10%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brockman Elementary)	95.3	94.5	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	44.4	46.9	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brockman Elementary)	81.4	69.4	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	35.7	32.9	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brockman Elementary)	81.6	88.9	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)	35.3	44.2	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brockman Elementary)	73.7	75	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)	33.4	31.2	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	268	16.3%
African American	49	38	22.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	10	900%
Hispanic	15	14	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	195	18.4%
Two or More Races	16	11	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Brockman Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Brockman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2245 Montclair Drive	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 790-6743	266	23	11.5	100.0%	191 (71.8%)	29 (10.9%)	16 (6.0%)	15 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	92.5	35^th of 638 public elementary schools	94.5%		91.5	44^th of 644 public elementary schools	93.2%	9	93.7	83.3	93.8				68.8	66.7	81.2				$20,112	$1,218	$1,131	$2,349	$15,454	$2,308	$17,762
Satchel Ford Elementary	Public	K-5	5901 Satchel Ford Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7209	698	47	15.0	100.0%	496 (71.1%)	140 (20.1%)	25 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.7%)	89.9	54^th of 638 public elementary schools	91.5%		88	77^th of 644 public elementary schools	88.0%	23	75.8	72.1	84.5				76.6	65.8	75.6				$15,775	$1,492	$922	$2,414	$11,477	$1,884	$13,361
Bradley Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3032 Pinebelt Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 738-7200	413	33	12.7	100.0%	20 (4.8%)	322 (78.0%)	43 (10.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	44.1	358^th of 638 public elementary schools	43.9%		30.4	445^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.9%	87	45.1	54.2	49.1				56.9	49.1	30.9				$18,410	$2,195	$1,519	$3,714	$12,436	$2,260	$14,696
Brennen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4438 Devereaux Road	Columbia	29205	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7204	792	55	14.4	100.0%	480 (60.6%)	148 (18.7%)	84 (10.6%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (8.0%)	84.3	94^th of 638 public elementary schools	85.3%		90.8	49^th of 644 public elementary schools	92.4%	45	68.2	74.4	71.3				69.7	65.9	62.1				$14,590	$771	$1,001	$1,772	$11,139	$1,679	$12,818
Forest Lake Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6801 Brookfield Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 782-0470	638	48	13.2	61.0%	135 (21.2%)	338 (53.0%)	103 (16.1%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.0%)	54.7	285^th of 638 public elementary schools	55.3%		65.4	217^th of 644 public elementary schools	66.3%	68	44.1	55.9	65.7				51.4	48.6	50.5				$12,662	$416	$649	$1,065	$10,365	$1,232	$11,597
Burton Pack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Garden Drive	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 691-5550	344	29	11.8	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	306 (89.0%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	4.4	634^th of 638 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.4	630^th of 644 public elementary schools	2.2%	4	11.9	23.3	30.5				19.0	9.4	13.0				$18,335	$1,669	$1,728	$3,397	$12,708	$2,230	$14,938
Watkins-Nance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Barhamville Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 733-4321	435	30	14.5	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	379 (87.1%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.3%)	7.9	617^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.3%		6.7	628^th of 644 public elementary schools	2.5%	11	32.8	17.7	35.3				29.2	3.2	8.9				$16,368	$1,359	$1,741	$3,100	$11,135	$2,132	$13,268
Carver-Lyon Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2100 Waverly Street	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 343-2900	360	48	7.5	100.0%	27 (7.5%)	266 (73.9%)	54 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	32.8	428^th of 638 public elementary schools	32.9%		36.7	407^th of 644 public elementary schools	36.8%	21	46.2	48.1	52.5				32.3	35.2	40.0				$24,942	$4,771	$2,321	$7,092	$15,284	$2,566	$17,850
Rosewood Elementary	Public	K-5	3300 Rosewood Drive	Columbia	29205	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 343-2930	343	28	12.2	100.0%	208 (60.6%)	86 (25.1%)	13 (3.8%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.7%)	78.3	133^rd of 638 public elementary schools	79.2%		89.6	63^rd of 644 public elementary schools	90.2%	70	70.5	66.7	72.2				72.1	50.8	58.2				$18,598	$934	$1,285	$2,220	$14,128	$2,250	$16,378
Carolus Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	1812 Barnwell Street	Columbia	29201	Richland County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(866) 968-7512	402	22	18.2	48.8%	192 (47.8%)	155 (38.6%)	30 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	24.4	30.7	38.8	29.9	29.6	27.3	4.9	10.7	16.1	9.4	8.0	6.0

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