Families at half of the elementary schools and 23 neighborhoods in Richland School District 2 may notice changes in attendance and enrollment next year.
Growth in northeast Richland County near Fort Jackson and Elgin, especially along the Interstate 20 corridor, has led to overcrowding in some schools.
Pontiac Elementary School is at 121% capacity, with 944 students in a building meant 780 students, according to figures provided by Richland District 2. Catawba Trail Elementary School is at 98% capacity. Sandlapper Elementary School and Polo Road Elementary School are both at about 94% capacity…