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Catawba Trail Elementary

Elgin, SC 29045

Phone: (803) 699-3501
District: Richland 02 School District

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 636 students

Catawba Trail Elementary, a public school located in Elgin, SC, serves grades PK-5 in the Richland 02 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Catawba Trail Elementary is a public school located in Elgin, SC. 636 students attend Catawba Trail Elementary.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education.
Student Growth	9/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education.

Posted: May 18, 2026

Worst Elementary school in Richland 2 as far as administration.

Posted: May 18, 2026

Posted: May 13, 2026

racist my kid frequently gets bullied dirty

Posted: May 13, 2026

Posted: December 15, 2025

A lot of teachers have been there since the school opened in 2011 and continue to be the backbone of the school. The school is very diverse and offers students ways of learning about multiple cultures every day. The students come first and It's a wonderful atmosphere. The teachers plan wonderful field trips to provide the kids with new experiences. The school itself is tucked away off the main road and most people I talk to say they "didn't even know there was a school back there". The school does a lot to involve the parents and keep them up to date with how their kids are doing and offer many ways to intervene if they feel like their child needs additional assistance. All of the additional school resources for IEPs and other learning needs have been great! We love all of the teachers our children have had and look forward to them continuing their education at CTE!

Posted: December 15, 2025

Posted: December 14, 2025

Our family loves CTE! The school is a family oriented community!

Posted: December 14, 2025

The teachers really get to know the students and do their upmost to encourage learning. The administrators promote a friendly safe environment. Catawba Trail is focused on learning however there is plenty of fun and smiles throughout the school.

Posted: December 14, 2025

CTE is a wonderful a school where my children are thriving! I could not imagine them at any other elementary school. When walking through the doors you feel like you are home. My students are supported academically in more ways than one. It truly is an awesome school.

Posted: December 14, 2025

Posted: October 2, 2023

My experience at this school is actually great, as someone who just entered the sixth grade, this school is 5 stars in almost everything, if I could go to this school again I could, The staff is so nice, school is welcoming and I'm being honest you really can't get a bad grade in this school, I swear this school is the equivalent to school in heaven

Posted: October 2, 2023

Posted: October 21, 2019

Awesome! Ive had 3 kids in this school & the teachers overall have been great, the principal is awesome to work with, I like the security of the school. Im very happy. I feel like this rating is low overall for the caliber of school this is.

Posted: October 21, 2019

Posted: August 19, 2018

I would rate this school at ten stars if you could. Great school overall.

Posted: August 19, 2018

Posted: March 21, 2016

My daughter attends this school and she loves going to school every day! We love the diversity at the school as well.

Posted: November 10, 2015

We love this school! The teachers and staff treat the children like family. They really are a great group!

Posted: March 25, 2015

I love the caring faculty. They think about what motivates children. There are so many activities and opportunities for the arts and physical activity that allow children to explore their strengths.

Posted: March 9, 2015

I absolutely love this school! The principal has a great vision and the staff uses best practices to meet the needs of all of the kids. We transferred from another school in this district and the rigor at this school far exceeds the previous school. My son is challenged and wants to go to school everyday. Great activities and caring staff.

Posted: March 1, 2015

This is a great school with teachers, faculty and parents that care about kids. It isn't just about a test at this school, but doing what is best for each child. We have enjoyed our time here.

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