How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Springs Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,229 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.5% | 61.7% |
| 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 | North Springs Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Richland School District 2 | Richland School District 2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Springs Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 15.8% |
| African American | 74.8% | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Springs Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 612:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.1% | 24.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 110 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.