Very Good
#859 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Elementary School · Springfield Public School District · Springfield, NJ
A Springfield Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
666 South Springfield Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081
- Math 59% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,059
Median home value
$590,600
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Kohler AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| James Caldwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Battle Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is listed in Springfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, NJ, part of Springfield Public School District, serving approximately 275 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
What grades does Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School serve?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School rank in NJ?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks #859 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (973) 376-1025
- Area population (ZIP 07081)
- 16,984
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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