SANDEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 624 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Sandel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Sandel Elementary, located at 2700 Seminole Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging and school pride.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Sandel Elementary is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the active involvement of parents and local community members. The school often organizes various extracurricular activities and events that encourage students to explore their interests, collaborate with peers, and develop a well-rounded educational foundation. Through its dedicated staff and focus on a safe, nurturing climate, Sandel Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, providing the essential tools and guidance necessary for its young learners to thrive.
For more information, contact Sandel Elementary at (803) 731-8906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8906
SANDEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 624 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 624
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 624 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 79.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- White
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.