L. W. Conder Elementary

Set in Columbia, South Carolina, L. W. Conder Elementary is a middle-of-the-pack elementary campus, part of Richland 02. It enrolls 489 students across grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 32 schools in Richland 02 (28,841 students total), L. W. Conder Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, L. W. Conder Elementary lists that the most-represented group is Black (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest consists of 38% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, L. W. Conder Elementary has 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.2:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Richland County shows the typical household earns roughly $63,784 per year, about 41% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. L. W. Conder Elementary is one of 104 public schools in Richland County (combined enrollment of about 60,410 students).

Richland Northeast High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. L. W. Conder Elementary's enrollment has shrank 13% since 2018, when it stood at 559 (now 489). The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 32% to 38% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.