Below Average
#920 of 1,176 schools in SC
Sandel Elementary
Elementary School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Seminole Road, Columbia, SC 29210
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandel Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,258
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Seven Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| H. B. Rhame ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #25 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandel Elementary is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandel Elementary
Sandel Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandel Elementary
What grades does Sandel Elementary serve?
Sandel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandel Elementary?
Sandel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandel Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandel Elementary rank in SC?
Sandel Elementary ranks #920 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sandel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Sandel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandel Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandel Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandel Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sandel Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (803) 731-8906
- Area population (ZIP 29210)
- 40,504
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 29210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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