It’s full STEAM ahead at Leaphart Elementary School, a public magnet school that offers a creative learning environment for students in the Irmo and Seven Oaks areas. Going beyond STEM, STEAM adds an “A” for arts-integrated instruction in science, technology, engineering and math courses, giving students a more robust and accelerated curriculum.
As a magnet school, Leaphart Elementary helps students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to exceed South Carolina state content standards. Students are engineers, using a design process to solve problems, think critically, create and overcome real-world challenges. By using the four-step process of plan, design, test and communicate, students make connections between core subjects, using art as a vehicle for better understanding.
Leaphart Elementary is also a Green Steps School for environmental education. Ongoing projects in recycling and lessons about protecting the environment, along with the school’s annual Green STEAM Day, which help students become more environmentally responsible.
With the mission to help students “discover ways to solve problems, design solutions through an investigative process, and develop the skills needed for future success,” Leaphart Elementary School is great public magnet school option just outside of Columbia.
Leaphart Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
120 Piney Grove Rd,
Columbia, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Niche Grade
B-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
441:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
52.4%
White
26.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/5/2025
My son has been here since Kindergarten, he always gets super excited when school is starting back after the summer, he enjoys being in the same classes with his friends, and im happy the school encourages lasting community connections. Way to go Leaphart!!
4/24/2024
This school condones bullying. No matter how many times you report it nothing will be done about it. My niece has been experiencing other kids hitting, pushing and threatening to kill her and nothing has been done to protect her.
11/28/2023
I have had children at Leaphart for going on 5 years now and I cannot speak highly enough of the teachers and administration. They work so hard to create a loving and positive environment for all of the children. I have one child in the advanced placement class and she is really thriving. My other 2...
2/17/2021
This school has worked with my child who has High Functioning Autism and I have seen amazing growth in him since attending. His teachers are understanding of his sensory and educational needs and how they differ from other children. The staff has always been in communication with me as far as any qu...
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List Price Range
$215K - $398K
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$248,805
Median Lot Size
15,245 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$69,425
% of College Grads
39.3%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,874 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Seven Oaks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
St Andrews Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Harbison State Forest
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Harbison Community Center Playground
- Pool
- Tennis
- Playground
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Leaphart Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 466 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Leaphart 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 $248,805. Discover additional schools in the area, like Irmo High, Evaluation And Detention Center, Northside Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leaphart Elementary School.