Springdale Elementary School

361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Springdale Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Springdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springdale Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#413 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
41%
50-54%
52%
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
18%
31%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springdale Elementary School's ranking?
Springdale Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Springdale Elementary School often compared to?
Springdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saluda River Academy For The Arts, Midway Elementary School, Riverbank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Springdale Elementary School?
445 students attend Springdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Springdale Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springdale Elementary School?
Springdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springdale Elementary School offer ?
Springdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Springdale Elementary School part of?
Springdale Elementary School is part of Lexington 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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