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Polo Road Elementary School

1250 POLO RD COLUMBIA SC 29223

About Polo Road Elementary School

Polo Road Elementary School, a member of Richland School District 2 located in Columbia, SC, is committed to innovative and engaging learning opportunities. Polo Road Elementary has a diverse student population and focuses heavily on student growth in academics, evidenced by its Palmetto Silver and Gold Awards received over the years. Parents at Polo Road Elementary have many ways to engage in their child's academic growth, including programs like Literacy Night and STEM Night, and having a strong School Improvement Council. Polo Road Elementary also has a dual language immersion program, which demonstrates its inclusive approach to education. Many families consider Polo Road Elementary to be one of the best elementary schools in South Carolina.

Polo Road Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1250 POLO RD COLUMBIA SC 29223

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Phone

(803) 419-2226

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
659
Total Students
$64146
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 93 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Polo Road 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
🚀
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: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 7.8%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 35.1%
Black 48.8%
Two+ Races 5.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.8%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
35.1%
Black
48.8%
Two+ Races
5.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 659
49%
323 Female
51%
336 Male

Student Population

659 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

602 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On September 16, 2025, Polo Road Elementary highlighted district achievements, including National Merit Semifinalists and the District Teacher of the Year.

FAQ

Q1: Is there a coding club at Polo Road Elementary School?

A1: Yes, Polo Road has a coding club for students to learn about programming and technology projects.

Q2: Are students able to take photography at Polo Road Elementary School?

A2: Yes, Polo Road has photography programs for students to explore the visual arts and digital media.

Q3: How is literacy supported at Polo Road Elementary School?

A3: The school has reading programs with initiatives that support a love of reading.

Q4: Is there a student leadership program at Polo Road Elementary School?

A4: Yes, Polo Road provides opportunities for students to participate in student leadership through student council and peer mentoring programs.

Q5: Are there opportunities for students to participate in theater or drama at Polo Road Elementary School?

A5: Yes, the school has drama programs and school plays where students can take part in acting and stage performances.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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