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Brockman Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Brockman Elementary is a small PK-5 school in Columbia, SC, serving 297 students in the Richland 01 district, and it stands out as one of the most remarkable schools in the state.

Despite 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Brockman consistently ranks among the top 20-40 schools in South Carolina, earning 5-star ratings in 9 of the last 10 years. In 2025-2026, its ELA proficiency hit 91.9% in 3rd grade and 90.9% in 4th grade, compared to district averages around 56-60%. Math proficiency ranged from 76.6% to 84.9% across grades, and science proficiency reached an extraordinary 94%—a 50-point advantage over the district average of 43.9%. The school outperforms nearby high-performing schools like Satchel Ford Elementary and Brennen Elementary in most subjects, even though those schools serve larger, likely more affluent populations.

The most striking differentiator is attendance: Brockman's chronic absenteeism rate is just 1.9%, compared to 26.7% district-wide and 22.3% statewide—a nearly 15-fold difference that has held steady for five years. This exceptional family engagement is likely a key driver of academic success. The school also invests heavily, spending $29,849 per student, about 50% more than nearby high-performing schools. However, Carver-Lyon Elementary spends nearly as much ($29,568) yet ranks in the 26th percentile, showing that strategy matters as much as funding. Brockman's decade-long consistency in the top 5-10% of schools, even after a minor dip in 2024-2025, proves its excellence is systemic, not temporary. For families, Brockman represents a remarkable opportunity: elite academic outcomes achieved through intentional systems, strong attendance, and effective resource deployment.

297

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,319

Per pupil spending ?

16.9%

Directly certified for free meals (2023-24) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2023-24)

95%

Students (all grades) with required immunizations (2025-26)

2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206

(803) 790-6743

District: Richland 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

African American:

11.4%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (88% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Richland 01

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

District avg50%

South Carolina avg58%

16^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 27Elementary Schools in the Richland 01

55^th of 75Richland 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.3	16 of 661	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	86.5	73 of 639	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	92.5	36 of 643	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	44 of 644	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	14 of 625	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	33 of 622	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	32 of 643	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	10 of 624	98.4%	★★★★★
2017	95.1	15 of 639	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	96.4	3 of 619	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	96.5	6 of 638	99.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.2	6 of 630	99.0%	★★★★★
2013	92.3	5 of 599	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	93.5	5 of 594	99.2%	★★★★★
2011	89.0	23 of 597	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	86.4	44 of 589	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	82.2	70 of 580	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	84.2	46 of 577	92.0%	★★★★★
2007	84.9	45 of 566	92.0%	★★★★★
2006	83.7	59 of 559	89.4%	★★★★☆
2005	86.7	32 of 557	94.3%	★★★★★
2004	76.2	116 of 550	78.9%	★★★★☆
2003	80.1	95 of 542	82.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	90.5	41 of 580	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	19 of 573	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.1	33 of 554	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	18 of 588	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	15 of 570	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	92.0	36 of 590	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	14 of 571	97.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	89.9	21 of 463	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	74.0	110 of 459	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	14 of 446	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.3	51 of 463	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	94.7	5 of 455	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	29 of 439	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	38 of 472	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	14 of 457	96.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2019)94th percentile~ school

Female (2023)93rd percentile~ school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts94%+30 vs state

Science94%+42 vs state

Mathematics81%+27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)			SC READY Science (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2026)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	Vaccination: Students (all grades) with required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Brockman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2245 Montclair Drive	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 790-6743	297	21	14.1	16.9%	207 (69.7%)	34 (11.4%)	21 (7.1%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	96.3	16^th of 661 public elementary schools	97.6%		86.5	73^rd of 639 public elementary schools	88.6%	57	91.9	90.9	100.0	80.6	84.9	76.6	94.0	95%		$23,319	$927	$1,136	$2,063	$18,473	$2,782	$21,256
Satchel Ford Elementary	Public	K-5	5901 Satchel Ford Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7209	721	48	15.1	29.1%	499 (69.2%)	151 (20.9%)	34 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	88.5	63^rd of 661 public elementary schools	90.5%		88.2	61^st of 639 public elementary schools	90.5%	2	75.8	83.6	87.9	70.3	72.4	81.9	74.6	≥ 96%		$17,327	$1,520	$892	$2,412	$12,699	$2,216	$14,915
Bradley Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3032 Pinebelt Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 738-7200	392	33	11.8	81.4%	20 (5.1%)	274 (69.9%)	66 (16.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.6%)	34.7	430^th of 661 public elementary schools	34.9%		39.8	380^th of 639 public elementary schools	40.5%	50	44.8	62.3	53.7	41.4	54.7	35.2	47.2	86%		$20,704	$1,653	$1,124	$2,778	$15,196	$2,731	$17,927
Brennen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4438 Devereaux Road	Columbia	29205	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 738-7204	805	57	14.2	34.7%	466 (57.9%)	163 (20.2%)	102 (12.7%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (7.8%)	88.5	62^nd of 661 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.5	71^st of 639 public elementary schools	88.9%	9	90.8	79.2	76.4	87.9	72.0	67.4	67.2	95%		$17,391	$1,079	$953	$2,032	$13,171	$2,188	$15,359
Forest Lake Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6801 Brookfield Road	Columbia	29206	Richland County	Richland 02	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 782-0470	652	49	13.2	61.0%	113 (17.3%)	363 (55.7%)	117 (17.9%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	52.4	296^th of 661 public elementary schools	55.2%		56	271^st of 639 public elementary schools	57.6%	25	54.3	76.4	59.4	54.3	50.5	47.7	58.3	89%		$15,809	$404	$1,445	$1,849	$12,034	$1,926	$13,960
Burton Pack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Garden Drive	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 691-5550	255	26	9.8	90.1%	1 (0.4%)	227 (89.0%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	14.7	591^st of 661 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.1	627^th of 639 public elementary schools	1.9%	36	36.6	54.2	42.8	20.0	41.2	23.5	29.4	96%		$23,904	$1,580	$1,240	$2,820	$17,694	$3,390	$21,084
Watkins-Nance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Barhamville Road	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 733-4321	499	30	16.6	91.5%	8 (1.6%)	432 (86.6%)	20 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.4%)	10.1	629^th of 661 public elementary schools	4.8%		9.3	607^th of 639 public elementary schools	5.0%	22	39.3	45.3	43.9	29.2	27.0	22.7	25.4	93%		$18,613	$2,045	$1,575	$3,620	$12,557	$2,436	$14,993
Carver-Lyon Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2100 Waverly Street	Columbia	29204	Richland County	Richland 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(803) 343-2900	417	47	8.8	75.0%	32 (7.7%)	302 (72.4%)	62 (14.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	25.8	490^th of 661 public elementary schools	25.9%		28.4	461^st of 639 public elementary schools	27.9%	29	51.7	68.4	44.6	41.4	33.4	23.0	42.1	92%		$23,587	$1,109	$999	$2,108	$18,278	$3,202	$21,479
Rosewood Elementary	Public	K-5	3300 Rosewood Drive	Columbia	29205	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 343-2930	338	26	13.0	30.6%	211 (62.4%)	80 (23.7%)	16 (4.7%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)	87.9	68^th of 661 public elementary schools	89.7%		80	116^th of 639 public elementary schools	81.8%	48	85.4	81.5	88.7	80.0	62.9	71.0	64.8	≥ 96%		$20,194	$898	$951	$1,849	$15,660	$2,685	$18,345
Jackson Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7150 Trenholm Road Extension	Columbia	29223	Richland County	Richland 02	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 790-3800	551	50	10.9	85.2%	4 (0.7%)	426 (77.3%)	79 (14.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	13.3	604^th of 661 public elementary schools	8.6%		11.3	588^th of 639 public elementary schools	8.0%	16	48.6	35.7	38.0	46.6	24.3	22.5	28.6	94%		$17,538	$1,257	$1,643	$2,899	$11,960	$2,680	$14,639

Frequently Asked Questions about Brockman Elementary

What district is Brockman Elementary in?

Richland 01

What is the racial makeup of Brockman Elementary?

Students at Brockman Elementary are 70% White, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Brockman Elementary a good school?

Yes! Brockman Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Brockman Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended Brockman Elementary.

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