How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dreher High | Satchel Ford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 721 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dreher High | Satchel Ford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,848 | $22,848 |
| District | Richland 01 | Richland 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dreher High | Satchel Ford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.8% | 69.2% |
| African American | 49.0% | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dreher High | Satchel Ford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 286:1 | 721:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.9% | 9.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 141 | 27 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.