Logan Elementary

As a low-enrollment primary school in Columbia, South Carolina, Logan Elementary enrolls 237 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Richland 01. Compared to the state average of about 526 students per school, that is 55% below typical.

Across the 47 schools in Richland 01 (21,814 students total), Logan Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Logan Elementary lists that the largest single group is Black, at 60% of enrollment. The remainder reads as 30% White, 6% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. By comparison, Richland County as a whole is about 47% Black, so the school skews noticeably more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Logan Elementary lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Logan Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, Richland County reports that median household income runs about $63,784, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Richland County runs 104 public schools (combined enrollment of about 60,410 students), of which Logan Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Clear Dot Charter School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 15%: 278 students in 2018 compared to 237 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 76% to 60% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.1:1 in 2018 to 10.8:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.