North Springs Elementary

Summary:

North Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 703 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richland 02 school district, which is ranked 33 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

North Springs Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (72.55%) compared to nearby schools, and its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade. Additionally, North Springs has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.01% to 78.52% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 150 and 452 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 334 and a 2-star rating.

However, North Springs Elementary's performance for its African American students ranks highly (top 70 in the state), suggesting potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed. The school also spends more per student ($13,204 in 2022-2023) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.7) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Pontiac Elementary, Catawba Trail Elementary, and Bookman Road Elementary, which have higher overall test scores and rankings despite serving similar demographic populations. This indicates that there may be successful practices or strategies at these schools that could be replicated at North Springs Elementary to address its areas of concern.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1300 Clemson Road
       Columbia, SC  29229


(803) 736-3183

District: Richland 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
334th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,204 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.5%
White:
9.2%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Springs Elementary ranks worse than 52.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.14. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details North Springs Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Richland 02 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Springs Elementary is $13,204. 13 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Springs Elementary 334th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richland 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 02 33rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.20 48th 542 91.1%
2004 80.97 78th 550 85.8%
2005 77.57 98th 557 82.4%
2006 75.84 111th 559 80.1%
2007 68.66 165th 566 70.8%
2008 64.24 209th 577 63.8%
2009 73.71 136th 580 76.6%
2010 67.76 177th 589 69.9%
2011 71.94 152nd 597 74.5%
2012 69.51 172nd 594 71.0%
2013 60.49 251st 599 58.1%
2014 73.11 150th 630 76.2%
2015 66.33 159th 638 75.1%
2016 54.74 274th 619 55.7%
2017 50.95 308th 639 51.8%
2018 65.28 202nd 624 67.6%
2019 53.54 299th 643 53.5%
2021 46.56 329th 622 47.1%
2022 57.92 250th 625 60.0%
2023 54.62 280th 644 56.5%
2024 48.14 334th 638 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.70 146th 588 75.2%
2019 57.16 265th 600 55.8%
2021 46.34 313th 580 46.0%
2022 63.21 203rd 600 66.2%
2023 64.04 198th 608 67.4%
2024 52.57 282nd 599 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 184th 570 67.7%
2019 50.93 297th 588 49.5%
2021 42.05 322nd 554 41.9%
2022 58.13 232nd 573 59.5%
2023 58.16 235th 580 59.5%
2024 53.83 261st 565 53.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.26 95th 109 12.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.64 205th 571 64.1%
2019 52.68 289th 590 51.0%
2021 46.55 303rd 561 46.0%
2022 53.88 264th 579 54.4%
2023 48.17 292nd 582 49.8%
2024 40.80 343rd 568 39.6%
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Rank History for African American students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.89 19th 412 95.4%
2019 80.79 49th 421 88.4%
2021 78.45 36th 350 89.7%
2022 85.18 31st 393 92.1%
2023 80.01 49th 394 87.6%
2024 71.63 70th 369 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.25 186th 457 59.3%
2019 81.60 64th 472 86.4%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Open Quote Teachers are amazing. Very involved Principal . Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Open Quote I used to go to this school, BEST and WORST memories of my entire life and to be perfectly honest I don't particularly care for this school at all. Their idea of "order" is basically forcing children to conform to their idea of normal and structural rules, which are just completely ludicrous and bogus. Walk on the silver line? Cricket Wave? And what about the music they play to force us to be quiet at lunch (WHICH IS ONE OF OUR ONLY 2 or 3 SOCIAL TIMES throughout the day) with that weird oddly stripper sounding music. Don't even get me started on walking laps during recess. One teacher made me walk my entire 20 minute recess, during winter, without a jacket, and just for forgetting to get my agenda signed? Like are you kidding me? The teachers are lazy and 99.999 of them are fat and should stop bombarding kids with nutrition facts when they can't take their own advice. Hypocrite much? After Mrs. Barth left this school went WAY down hill, not only did she take numerous of the best teachers in the state with her but she also took what little bit of hope this school had as well. But Word of advice for you parents, if your children are accelerated and very smart, i.e Honors, Junior Scholar like I was then I will say that Quest is a great opportunity to go at a fast paced learning curriculum with people at your speed if not faster. But this is only for MATH and SCIENCE and in every other class while your kid is finishing super quickly and getting bored and beginning to get in trouble and being written up for "interrupting" and "fidgeting" those same very very very slow and dumb children will be getting praised for "taking their time" when in reality they're wasting it. Don't let your child's record be smudged just because they're fast and diligent workers, I WOULD KNOW. But I no longer go to this school, so I'm not sure how things are these days (hopefully better, probably not) but I'm an AP Honors Student at Blythewood High currently and just had to inform / warn some of you guys about this school I spent 6 regrettable years at. Sending a Cricket Wave to all the future Ivy League kids i'll see in a few years!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2011

Open Quote My son loves attending North Springs school. The teachers have always been nice and supportive. He is going into third grade and has been there since K. I am hoping the new principal continues making this school a great place for the kids!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 705 230 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 971
1989 780 246 27 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1069
1990 747 267 22 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1054
1991 562 204 14 12 3 n/a n/a 0 795
1992 620 236 16 12 2 n/a n/a 0 886
1993 668 255 19 13 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1994 550 231 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1995 630 284 19 19 2 n/a n/a 0 954
1996 630 284 19 19 2 n/a n/a 0 954
1997 560 278 13 20 4 n/a n/a 0 875
1998 598 292 15 19 1 n/a n/a 0 925
1999 327 167 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 271 205 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 272 216 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 294 359 10 16 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 294 359 10 16 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 272 399 10 16 0 n/a n/a 4 701
2005 266 479 18 19 0 n/a n/a 11 793
2006 241 506 21 16 0 n/a n/a 13 797
2007 206 527 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 186 513 16 33 0 n/a n/a 9 757
2009 161 493 19 29 0 n/a n/a 9 711
2010 152 512 22 24 0 n/a n/a 5 715
2011 162 501 15 31 0 1 33 0 743
2012 152 496 16 33 1 2 26 0 726
2013 153 469 21 38 2 0 32 0 715
2014 152 502 27 39 0 0 40 0 760
2015 160 493 22 42 0 0 42 0 759
2016 142 477 18 47 1 2 39 0 726
2017 103 514 20 62 3 1 39 0 742
2018 115 528 21 60 3 1 37 0 765
2019 94 511 25 47 3 1 27 0 708
2020 83 537 20 52 2 1 42 0 737
2021 63 483 21 47 2 0 40 0 656
2022 57 500 18 51 2 1 36 4 669
2023 65 510 22 57 1 1 38 9 703

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

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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 North Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 51.8 18.7 n/a
1989 1069 58.2 18.3 n/a
1990 1054 62.6 16.8 n/a
1991 795 47.2 16.8 8.4
1992 886 47.0 18.8 10.2
1993 956 49.5 19.3 8.4
1994 811 46.2 17.6 7.2
1995 954 55.2 17.3 13.7
1996 954 55.2 17.3 13.7
1997 875 55.1 15.9 11.3
1998 925 57.6 16.1 12.1
1999 514 32.0 16.1 21
2000 489 35.0 14.0 16.8
2001 506 37.0 13.7 19.6
2002 679 45.0 15.1 29.5
2003 679 45.0 15.1 29.5
2004 701 45.0 15.6 32.4
2005 793 50.8 15.6 37
2006 797 54.0 14.8 40.9
2007 767 65.1 11.8 42.8
2008 757 50.3 15.0 42.6
2009 711 50.9 14.0 43.7
2010 715 50.7 14.1 44.5
2011 743 49.7 14.9 47.1
2012 726 48.0 15.1 45.9
2013 715 52.0 13.7 48.3
2014 760 50.2 15.1 49.6
2015 759 49.0 15.4 50.5
2016 726 50.0 14.5 50
2017 742 50.5 14.6 49.6
2018 765 49.0 15.6 52.8
2019 708 51.0 13.8 52.5
2020 737 51.0 14.4 58.3
2021 656 50.0 13.1 58.4
2022 669 50.5 13.2 55
2023 703 51.0 13.7 78.5

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 North Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 51.8 18.7 n/a
1989 1069 58.2 18.3 n/a
1990 1054 62.6 16.8 n/a
1991 795 47.2 16.8 8.4
1992 886 47.0 18.8 10.2
1993 956 49.5 19.3 8.4
1994 811 46.2 17.6 7.2
1995 954 55.2 17.3 13.7
1996 954 55.2 17.3 13.7
1997 875 55.1 15.9 11.3
1998 925 57.6 16.1 12.1
1999 514 32.0 16.1 21
2000 489 35.0 14.0 16.8
2001 506 37.0 13.7 19.6
2002 679 45.0 15.1 29.5
2003 679 45.0 15.1 29.5
2004 701 45.0 15.6 32.4
2005 793 50.8 15.6 37
2006 797 54.0 14.8 40.9
2007 767 65.1 11.8 42.8
2008 757 50.3 15.0 42.6
2009 711 50.9 14.0 43.7
2010 715 50.7 14.1 44.5
2011 743 49.7 14.9 47.1
2012 726 48.0 15.1 45.9
2013 715 52.0 13.7 48.3
2014 760 50.2 15.1 49.6
2015 759 49.0 15.4 50.5
2016 726 50.0 14.5 50
2017 742 50.5 14.6 49.6
2018 765 49.0 15.6 52.8
2019 708 51.0 13.8 52.5
2020 737 51.0 14.4 58.3
2021 656 50.0 13.1 58.4
2022 669 50.5 13.2 55
2023 703 51.0 13.7 78.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Springs Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (5.5%) $418 (3.9%) $1,008 (9.4%) $8,503 (79.4%) $1,192 (11.1%) $9,695 (90.6%) $10,703
2020 $443 (4.0%) $396 (3.6%) $839 (7.5%) $8,926 (80.1%) $1,376 (12.4%) $10,302 (92.5%) $11,141
2021 $461 (4.1%) $288 (2.5%) $750 (6.6%) $9,288 (82.0%) $1,283 (11.3%) $10,571 (93.4%) $11,320
2022 $575 (4.7%) $416 (3.4%) $992 (8.1%) $10,164 (82.8%) $1,113 (9.1%) $11,278 (91.9%) $12,269
2023 $607 (4.6%) $847 (6.4%) $1,455 (11.0%) $10,472 (79.3%) $1,278 (9.7%) $11,749 (89.0%) $13,204

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 280th of 644 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Springs Elementary)49.545.9
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)51.152.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Springs Elementary)51.645.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)6252.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (North Springs Elementary)47.850.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 02)51.146.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Springs Elementary)5362.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)53.760
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Springs Elementary)54.455.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)53.348.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Springs Elementary)40.656.6
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)44.358.8
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Springs Elementary)47.938.6
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)51.145.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students708703
 0.7%
African American511510
 0.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2522
 12%
Hispanic4757
 21.3%
Pacific Islander11
White9465
 30.9%
Two or More Races2738
 40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%78.5%
 26%


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Students at North Springs Elementary are 73% African American, 9% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended North Springs Elementary.

North Springs Elementary ranks 334th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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