Welcome to Ballentine Elementary- 
Home of the
Ballentine Bears!
Robin W. Bright, Principal
Jenny Garris, Assistant Principal
Beth Thrailkill, Asst. Administrator

Ballentine Elementary is a
National Blue Ribbon School!
Ballentine Elementary is one of only five schools in the state that was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2010. Schools chosen as National Blue Ribbon recipients are models of excellence that other schools can emulate.
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We are Ballentine!
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Ballentine Elementary School Mission Statement:
The mission of Ballentine Elementary School, where community, staff, students, and parents join together, is to ensure that all students are provided a quality education based upon academic success, democratic principles, and creative expression while providing a positive caring environment celebrating diversity and promoting individual strengths, responsible social attitudes and a sense of community and cooperation.
Phone: 803-476-4500 Fax: 803-476-4520
http://www.lexrich5.org/ballentine.cfm
Office and switchboard are open daily from 7 am until 4 pm.