- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Columbia, SC
Springdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450273000734
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Springdale Elementary grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 450273000734 · West Columbia, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
Springdale Elementary grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Springdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- Brookland-Cayc
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- Cayce Elementa
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- Herbert a. Woo
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- This school 443
Springdale Elementary
443 students
What this shows Springdale Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springdale Elementary compares
Springdale Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 22% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Springdale Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cayce Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert a. Wood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in West Columbia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Standard public school
2,180 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
996 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Gray Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
935 students 24:1 students per teacher
White Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Springdale Elementary
How many students attend Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springdale Elementary?
57.6% of students at Springdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springdale Elementary is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springdale Elementary rank among schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 02?
Besides Springdale Elementary, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students), and Riverbank Elementary (996 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.