What grades does Herbert A. Wood Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Herbert A. Wood Elementary serves students in West Columbia, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Herbert A. Wood Elementary located?

You can find Herbert A. Wood Elementary in West Columbia, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert A. Wood Elementary?

At Herbert A. Wood Elementary, there are approximately 14.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in West Columbia, SC?

Herbert A. Wood Elementary is among the schools serving West Columbia, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Herbert A. Wood Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|West Columbia, South Carolina|Lexington 02

West Columbia, SC 29172

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Sep

Wed

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

World Teacher DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Student Holiday - Staff PDHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Teacher In-Service Day (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

School HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

962

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Lexington 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(803)755-7420

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

115 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

938

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,535

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,501

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,869

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 44%Local 45%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

9.2%

Uninsured residents

8.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,438

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,319

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

530 (40%)

Other Health Impairment

206 (16%)

Autism

188 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

163 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

89 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

938

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Early Release

half_day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

World Teacher Day

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Student Holiday - Staff PD

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lexington 02. Herbert A. Wood Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teacher DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Student Holiday - Staff PDDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher In-Service Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	School HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (Schools/Offices Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide Public holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	4K Fall Book BreakDistrict-wide During the fall event, the STAR staff will lead parents in a discussion about book sharing and literacy skills, and each child, who has a caregiver in attendance, will join the event to participate in literacy activities with their caregiver.  All 4K children will receive copies of the books shared.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	SC Brass Band Christmas ConcertDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday - Staff PDDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher In-Service DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—