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Joseph Keels Elementary

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Richland 02

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About Joseph Keels Elementary

Joseph Keels Elementary is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 465 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 42.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.9 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 39 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. Richland 02 School District runs 32 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	7500 Springcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone	(803) 736-8754
School district	Richland 02
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	465
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.5
Students per teacher	10.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
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 450339000970). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Jackson Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 0.9 mi Dent MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Columbia · 1 mi Mission Hope FoundationPrivate, Islamic · Grades PreK to 10Columbia · 1.6 mi L. W. Conder ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.8 mi Forest Lake ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.8 mi Richland Northeast HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 1.8 mi E. L. Wright MiddlePublic · Grades K to 8Columbia · 1.8 mi Manning HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Joseph Keels Elementary serve?

Joseph Keels Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Joseph Keels Elementary?

Joseph Keels Elementary reported 465 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Keels Elementary?

About 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 465 students and 42.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Joseph Keels Elementary a public or charter school?

Joseph Keels Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Joseph Keels Elementary in?

Joseph Keels Elementary is part of Richland 02 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-02-school-district/

Where is Joseph Keels Elementary located?

Joseph Keels Elementary is at 7500 Springcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. The phone number is (803) 736-8754.

How many other schools are near Joseph Keels Elementary?

There are 39 other schools within 5 miles of Joseph Keels Elementary in our directory.