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Meadowfield Elementary School

525 GALWAY LN COLUMBIA SC 29209

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 62 of 181 in South Carolina

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About Meadowfield Elementary School

Meadowfield Elementary School in Columbia, SC, is distinguished for its Paideia Model, which focuses on fostering critical thinking, intellectual inquisitiveness, and relevant classroom conversations. With strong community involvement with its active PTO and School Improvement Council, Meadowfield gives families and learners a great place to grow socially and academically. The school has received accolades such as the Palmetto Silver Award and best-in-the-state positions in reading competitions and archery events. With dedicated teachers, rich extracurricular programs, and technology integration, Meadowfield Elementary gives families an enriching all-around education, making it one of the best elementary schools in South Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

525 GALWAY LN COLUMBIA SC 29209

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Phone

(803) 738-5549

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
610
Total Students
$76509
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 62 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Meadowfield Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM- 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 20.7%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 8%
Black 63.5%
Two+ Races 6.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.7%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
8%
Black
63.5%
Two+ Races
6.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 610
50%
305 Female
50%
305 Male

Student Population

610 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

397 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: Does Meadowfield Elementary have a school garden?

A: Yes, Meadowfield has a wonderful school garden that allows children to get their hands dirty and learn about nature.

Q: Can students learn coding at Meadowfield Elementary School?

A: Yes, students will learn about beginner coding programs that will give them a fun introduction to computer science and dealing with problems.

Q: How does Meadowfield Elementary School keep kids active?

A: The school provides a lot of physical education classes and outdoor play activities, in order to keep students active and healthy.

Q: Does Meadowfield Elementary School have a student newspaper or media club?

A: Yes, Meadowfield operates a student newspaper, where students can write stories, share ideas, and learn about journalism.

Q: Are students able to showcase their art at Meadowfield Elementary School?

A: Yes, Meadowfield holds art showcases and exhibits on a regular basis, and gives students a chance to show what they have created.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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