Sandel Elementary

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

477

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	19
Black	413
Asian	5
Two or More	26

Black
413 (86.6 %)
Two or More
26 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.0 %)
White
14 (2.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)731-8906
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 55