Herbert A Wood Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 487 elementary school students from grades 2-5
- Ranks 328th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 737 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
- Principal or Admin: Vicki Traufler
- Fax: (803) 755-7447
- Website: wood.lex2.groupfusion.net
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lexington County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,997
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 9,007
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 487
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 231 (47.4%)
- Females: 254 (52.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (9.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 224 (46.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 269 (55.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 185 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8.6% |
| White | 253 | 52.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | 115 | 23.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 127 | 26.1% |
| 4th Grade | 139 | 28.5% |
| 5th Grade | 106 | 21.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 53%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:47%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $38,941
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,241 | 41% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,631 | 59% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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