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Carolina School for Inquiry

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 6 · Richland 01

Charter school

About Carolina School for Inquiry

Carolina School for Inquiry serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public charter school in Columbia, South Carolina. It reported 114 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.5 students per teacher. Richland 01 School District runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. Families comparing options will find 34 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	7405-A Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone	(803) 691-1250
School district	Richland 01
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	114
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12
Students per teacher	9.5
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450336001463). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Forest Heights ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.4 mi J. P. Thomas ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 2.1 mi Manning HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 2.3 mi Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence AcademyCharter · Grades 2 to 8Columbia · 2.3 mi A. J. Lewis Greenview ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 2.5 mi W.J. Keenan HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 2.5 mi Alcorn MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Columbia · 2.6 mi The School of Norah ArkPrivate, Disciples of Christ · Grades PreK to 12Columbia · 2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carolina School for Inquiry serve?

Carolina School for Inquiry serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Carolina School for Inquiry?

Carolina School for Inquiry reported 114 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina School for Inquiry?

About 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 114 students and 12 teachers in federal data.

Is Carolina School for Inquiry a public or charter school?

Carolina School for Inquiry is a public charter school.

What school district is Carolina School for Inquiry in?

Carolina School for Inquiry is part of Richland 01. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-01-school-district/

Where is Carolina School for Inquiry located?

Carolina School for Inquiry is at 7405-A Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203. The phone number is (803) 691-1250.

How many other schools are near Carolina School for Inquiry?

There are 34 other schools within 5 miles of Carolina School for Inquiry in our directory.