Windsor Elementary School

9800 Dunbarton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windsor 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Windsor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Windsor Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Windsor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#884 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Windsor Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
27%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Windsor Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Windsor Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Windsor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windsor Elementary School's ranking?
Windsor Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Windsor Elementary School often compared to?
Windsor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Round Top Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Windsor Elementary School?
537 students attend Windsor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Windsor Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Elementary School?
Windsor Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windsor Elementary School offer ?
Windsor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor Elementary School part of?
Windsor Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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