THELMA L. SANDMEIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield Public School District school district, located in Springfield, NJ with about 261 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School, located on South Springfield Avenue in Springfield, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local Springfield Public School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is known for prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for future educational success.
Beyond its academic instruction, Sandmeier Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and close collaboration between faculty and families to create a vibrant atmosphere for students. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative culture, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged, and lifelong students within the broader Springfield community.
For more information, contact Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School at (973) 376-1025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, NJ 07081-3011
(973) 376-1025
THELMA L. SANDMEIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, NJ with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 261
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 261 students
- White
- 57.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Asian
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.