Enrollment
443
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale Elementary
Springdale Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Columbia's public schools, it stands alongside South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students): Springdale Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students) and Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students) alongside Springdale Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springdale Elementary compares
Springdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 02, which includes Springdale Elementary.
$14,320
Per student
-2%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Springdale Elementary a good school?
Springdale Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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