Pontiac Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

500 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC

Pontiac-Elgin Neighborhood

Richland School District No. 2

681 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

642:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Black

54.7%

White

20%

Hispanic

14.8%

Two or more races

7.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.5%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

9/17/2025

In the school, I was speaking from experience for three years ago when I was in third grade I was treated poorly. The kids were having inappropriate behavior towards me, stopping behind and touching very inappropriate parts. They were harassing me and a teacher did nothing about it and just rode her...

1.0 parent

5/20/2025

Find another school. I had absolute worst experience at Pontiac. Specifically with a 3rd grade teacher here. My child went from happy to miserable within the months. There is very little organization within the classroom- she constantly moves the kids seat (sometimes multiple times per month) so the...

3.0 student

4/1/2025

As a 5th grade student who attends at this school the school isn’t bad at all! It’s very well organized has after school activities for students 2nd grade and over! The only problem I have is the teachers!

5.0 parent

8/17/2024

We moved here from another state and our 5 and 6 year old always complained about going to school. Then we moved here and they started to attend Pontiac. I haven’t heard them complain once about going to school and when I pick them up, they’re happy. Their teacher always keep us up to date even givi...

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Pontiac Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Elgin, SC and is served by the Richland School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 681 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Pontiac Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $439,525. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spring Valley High School, Catawba Trail Elementary, North Springs Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Elgin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pontiac Elementary School.

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