Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Summary:

Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Springfield Public School District in New Jersey, with a student population of 245.

Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 58.4% of 3rd graders, 64.2% of 4th graders, and 76.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2% respectively. In mathematics, the school had 61.5% of 3rd graders, 70.1% of 4th graders, and 59.8% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%. The school's diverse student population, with 54.29% White, 12.24% African American, 16.33% Hispanic, and 10.2% Asian students, stands out compared to the nearby Summit Public School District and Township of Union School District schools, which have higher percentages of White students and lower percentages of minority students.

Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating a sustained high level of academic achievement. The school's performance in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 4th out of 463 New Jersey elementary schools for African American students, 56th out of 953 for Hispanic students, and 19th out of 863 for students of low socioeconomic status, further demonstrates its commitment to equity and excellence. While the nearby James Caldwell Elementary School and Battle Hill Elementary have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and equitable school in the region.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 666 South Springfield Ave.
       Springfield, NJ  07081-3011


(973) 376-1025

District: Springfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,736 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
16.3%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9% Help


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Compare Details Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is 11.1. 1 elementary schools in the Springfield Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is $13,736. 1 elementary schools in the Springfield Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School 281st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Springfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Public School District 188th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.62 483rd 1204 59.9%
2004 73.74 361st 1298 72.2%
2005 62.37 642nd 1303 50.7%
2006 60.52 694th 1314 47.2%
2007 60.86 691st 1329 48.0%
2008 48.07 868th 1338 35.1%
2009 65.14 563rd 1346 58.2%
2010 66.73 533rd 1354 60.6%
2011 65.70 585th 1360 57.0%
2012 60.06 677th 1363 50.3%
2013 68.20 529th 1367 61.3%
2014 72.67 418th 1363 69.3%
2015 82.25 239th 1357 82.4%
2016 79.35 277th 1346 79.4%
2017 77.51 324th 1352 76.0%
2018 77.58 310th 1353 77.1%
2019 82.37 220th 1360 83.8%
2022 84.51 219th 1345 83.7%
2023 79.01 281st 1342 79.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 461st 1001 53.9%
2019 30.69 648th 1007 35.7%
2022 63.80 267th 949 71.9%
2023 60.83 288th 958 69.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.18 200th 942 78.8%
2022 95.38 19th 863 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.59 255th 1333 80.9%
2019 84.82 161st 1331 87.9%
2022 81.43 244th 1326 81.6%
2023 76.73 305th 1318 76.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.63 365th 1334 72.6%
2019 77.77 282nd 1335 78.9%
2022 85.82 174th 1324 86.9%
2023 80.07 260th 1315 80.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.24 13th 522 97.5%
2022 93.23 21st 494 95.7%
2023 98.60 4th 463 99.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.41 49th 870 94.4%
2019 86.41 82nd 899 90.9%
2022 92.79 56th 953 94.1%
2023 78.15 163rd 982 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.20 298th 1022 70.8%
2019 67.91 303rd 1023 70.4%
2022 81.91 136th 976 86.1%
2023 71.74 247th 975 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 18 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 189 23 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 203 25 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1991 218 22 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1992 226 18 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 243 21 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 256 24 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 233 21 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 233 21 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 247 15 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 247 18 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 245 24 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 250 23 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 262 25 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 262 25 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 243 26 31 17 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 241 27 34 12 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 183 27 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 183 27 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2008 170 25 25 18 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 162 25 27 24 0 0 0 0 238
2010 165 23 24 22 0 0 0 0 234
2011 147 15 20 28 0 0 0 0 210
2012 165 19 20 26 1 0 4 0 235
2013 152 24 22 27 0 2 4 0 231
2014 147 35 28 38 0 3 5 0 256
2015 130 28 41 41 0 3 3 0 246
2016 137 27 36 51 0 1 5 0 257
2017 146 26 33 57 0 0 7 0 269
2018 151 32 23 48 0 0 7 0 261
2019 152 34 27 33 0 4 11 0 261
2020 142 36 24 31 0 5 9 0 247
2021 137 38 25 36 0 5 6 0 247
2022 124 28 28 31 0 2 10 0 223
2023 133 30 25 40 0 4 13 0 245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
1989 222 17.0 13.0 n/a
1990 239 17.0 14.0 2.1
1991 262 18.0 14.5 4.2
1992 270 20.0 13.5 4.4
1993 284 18.5 15.4 5.6
1994 305 19.5 15.6 3
1995 271 17.5 15.5 4.4
1996 271 17.5 15.5 4.4
1998 281 17.5 16.1 4.6
1999 286 17.5 16.3 2.8
2000 286 17.5 16.3 5.2
2001 301 18.3 16.4 4.7
2002 321 23.4 13.7 2.8
2003 321 23.4 13.7 2.8
2004 317 22.4 14.2 3.8
2005 314 22.4 14.0 n/a
2006 240 18.0 13.3 6.3
2007 245 18.0 13.6 3.7
2008 238 14.0 17.0 3.8
2009 238 19.6 9.3 5.5
2010 234 15.0 15.6 5.1
2011 210 14.0 15.0 5.7
2012 235 17.6 13.3 8.9
2013 231 18.0 12.8 11.3
2014 256 19.0 13.4 11.7
2015 246 21.0 11.7 9.8
2016 257 23.0 11.1 12.8
2017 269 23.0 11.6 12.6
2018 261 23.0 11.3 11.9
2019 261 23.0 11.3 11.1
2020 247 24.0 10.2 8.9
2021 247 25.0 9.8 10.1
2022 223 20.5 10.8 9.9
2023 245 22.0 11.1 9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 16.0 14.0 n/a
1989 222 17.0 13.0 n/a
1990 239 17.0 14.0 2.1
1991 262 18.0 14.5 4.2
1992 270 20.0 13.5 4.4
1993 284 18.5 15.4 5.6
1994 305 19.5 15.6 3
1995 271 17.5 15.5 4.4
1996 271 17.5 15.5 4.4
1998 281 17.5 16.1 4.6
1999 286 17.5 16.3 2.8
2000 286 17.5 16.3 5.2
2001 301 18.3 16.4 4.7
2002 321 23.4 13.7 2.8
2003 321 23.4 13.7 2.8
2004 317 22.4 14.2 3.8
2005 314 22.4 14.0 n/a
2006 240 18.0 13.3 6.3
2007 245 18.0 13.6 3.7
2008 238 14.0 17.0 3.8
2009 238 19.6 9.3 5.5
2010 234 15.0 15.6 5.1
2011 210 14.0 15.0 5.7
2012 235 17.6 13.3 8.9
2013 231 18.0 12.8 11.3
2014 256 19.0 13.4 11.7
2015 246 21.0 11.7 9.8
2016 257 23.0 11.1 12.8
2017 269 23.0 11.6 12.6
2018 261 23.0 11.3 11.9
2019 261 23.0 11.3 11.1
2020 247 24.0 10.2 8.9
2021 247 25.0 9.8 10.1
2022 223 20.5 10.8 9.9
2023 245 22.0 11.1 9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.3%) $13,556 (98.7%) $13,736

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)65.558.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Public School District)69.755.4
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)74.161.5
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield Public School District)72.459.2
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)77.364.2
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Public School District)73.364.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)69.370.1
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield Public School District)65.667.6
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)78.876.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Public School District)75.673
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School)73.159.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield Public School District)66.963.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261245
 6.1%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian00
Asian2725
 7.4%
Hispanic3340
 21.2%
Pacific Islander44
White152133
 12.5%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%9%
 2.1%


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Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks 281st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School are 54% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School.


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