Satchel Ford Elementary

Satchel Ford Elementary serves 698 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Columbia, South Carolina's affluent suburban community. With 46 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #224 out of 1,192 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 81st percentile.

Students consistently perform well on state assessments, with 70% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 68% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics across all grade levels. Satchel Ford Elementary benefits from its location in the 29206 ZIP code, a prosperous area where 64% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $83,708. The community's low poverty rate of 7.7% and median home values of $301,100 reflect the neighborhood's economic stability and commitment to education.

Located on Satchel Ford Road in this large suburban setting, the school serves families in one of Columbia's well-established residential communities, where educational achievement and family involvement create a supportive environment for elementary learning.