Serving 223 students in grades 3-5, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School often compared to?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Caldwell Elementary School, Edward V. Walton Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
223 students attend Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School offer ?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School part of?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is part of Springfield Public School District.
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