SATCHEL FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Satchel Ford Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 788 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Satchel Ford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Satchel Ford Elementary, located in the Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in Richland School District One. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school places a significant emphasis on cultivating both intellectual growth and character development. It is widely recognized for its high level of parental involvement, which contributes to a supportive educational environment and helps sustain a wide variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community events that keep families engaged throughout the school year.
Academically, Satchel Ford is often noted for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on foundational learning. The school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the standard classroom experience, the school takes pride in fostering a welcoming culture, often highlighted by its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and its commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing space that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Satchel Ford Elementary at (803) 738-7209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7209
SATCHEL FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 788 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 788
- Teachers:
- 51.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 788 students
- White
- 60.8%
- Black or African American
- 30.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.