Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081

www.springfieldschools.com

245 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

245

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	40
Black	30
Asian	25
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
133 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
40 (16.3 %)
Black
30 (12.2 %)
Asian
25 (10.2 %)
Two or More
13 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield Public School District
Phone:	(973)376-1025
Website:	http://www.springfieldschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 78

Ungraded 3