Hammond School
854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209-0292 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (803)776-0295
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The school’s philosophy is to ignite the minds of students to a world of knowledge. Leaving the traditional classroom setting frequently creates a more interesting format for that purpose. School life at Hammond involves a wide expanse of opportunites. Whether students are engaged in volunteer efforts for the community or campaigning for student government offices at school, they are finding their voice. As a family-oriented school, every effort is made to perpetuate each family’s beliefs and values. A necessary part of education is a focus on character and an understanding of the importance of faith in one’s life. Hammond School recognizes and respects the many religious traditions that are represented. ...read more  

School Overview:
Hammond School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
European Council for International Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1966
County Richland County, SC
Student Body
Total Students 1002 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( SC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 14%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 50 students
Kind - 74 students
Grade 1 - 80 students
Grade 2 - 82 students
Grade 3 - 77 students
Grade 4 - 68 students
Grade 5 - 74 students
Grade 6 - 74 students
Grade 7 - 73 students
Grade 8 - 79 students
Grade 9 - 66 students
Grade 10 - 60 students
Grade 11 - 67 students
Grade 12 - 78 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 68%
Average Class Size 15
Number of AP Courses 13
Average SAT score 1204
This School ( SC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 6,800 Pre-Kindergarten 9,650 Kindergarten 11,470 Grades 1-4 12,205 Grades 5-8 12,875 Grades 9-12
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,531
Headmaster Mr. Adam de Pencier
Admissions Director Mr. Matt Radtke
Admissions Associate Miss Mary Ellen Campbell
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 14

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
 
School Notes:
  • The SAT average in 2006-2007 was 1204 with one third of the class earning scores of 1300 or above
  • 10 Hammond seniors earned Natioanl Merit recognition
  • Class of 2007 earned over $3,000,000 in scholarships
  • 85% of students score in the top 15% on nationally standardized tests
  • 90% of middle and upper students participate in athletics
  • The South Carolina Junior Academy of Science awarded Hammond first place in the state Chemistry Olympiad
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 29209 )
School Zip ( 29209 ) ( SC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,022 people 4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 21%
Population Average Age 35 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $40,590 $38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (29209)



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% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 66% / 34%
 
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1. Montessori College of Early Learning - 12 students - view location
2. Palmetto Baptist Academy - 39 students - view location
3. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School - 890 students - view location
4. Central Carolina Christian Academy - 68 students - view location
5. Colonial Christian Academy - 47 students - view location
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