Satchel Ford Elementary

Summary:

Satchel Ford Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, Satchel Ford is a standout in the Richland 01 school district, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Satchel Ford Elementary has seen a shift in its student racial makeup, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of African American students increasing in recent years. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 75.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.2% and 46.9% in the Richland 01 district, respectively. The school's performance for its female, White, and African American student subgroups is particularly noteworthy, often ranking in the top 20-30 schools in the state. However, the school's performance for its low socioeconomic status and disabled student subgroups is less impressive.

Satchel Ford Elementary's academic success is supported by its relatively high per-student spending of $15,775 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, both of which are significantly better than the district and state averages. The school's performance is also in stark contrast to nearby schools like Watkins-Nance Elementary and Burton Pack Elementary, which have lower academic achievement, highlighting the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to these differences.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5901 Satchel Ford Road
       Columbia, SC  29206


(803) 738-7209

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,775 Help


Students who attend Satchel Ford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crayton Middle
High:    A. C. Flora High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
African American:
19.7%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Satchel Ford Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), African American (19.7%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Satchel Ford Elementary is 13.8. 18 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Satchel Ford Elementary is $15,775. 25 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Satchel Ford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Satchel Ford Elementary 54th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Satchel Ford Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Satchel Ford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.30 58th 542 89.3%
2004 81.37 75th 550 86.4%
2005 73.35 128th 557 77.0%
2006 77.52 94th 559 83.2%
2007 78.72 94th 566 83.4%
2008 78.79 90th 577 84.4%
2009 89.00 25th 580 95.7%
2010 80.22 92nd 589 84.4%
2011 81.46 82nd 597 86.3%
2012 81.65 67th 594 88.7%
2013 80.24 88th 599 85.3%
2014 80.39 88th 630 86.0%
2015 85.69 55th 638 91.4%
2016 85.37 71st 619 88.5%
2017 83.77 86th 639 86.5%
2018 86.70 65th 624 89.6%
2019 90.06 50th 643 92.2%
2021 88.41 67th 622 89.2%
2022 89.11 63rd 625 89.9%
2023 87.98 77th 644 88.0%
2024 89.90 54th 638 91.5%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.14 241st 588 59.0%
2019 77.31 97th 600 83.8%
2021 71.66 144th 580 75.2%
2022 63.26 201st 600 66.5%
2023 52.70 270th 608 55.6%
2024 61.04 226th 599 62.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.50 80th 570 86.0%
2019 86.32 60th 588 89.8%
2021 87.13 64th 554 88.4%
2022 85.99 74th 573 87.1%
2023 89.00 55th 580 90.5%
2024 90.19 38th 565 93.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.92 17th 161 89.4%
2021 27.50 91st 122 25.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.37 23rd 147 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.58 64th 571 88.8%
2019 90.49 44th 590 92.5%
2021 85.54 71st 561 87.3%
2022 89.77 48th 579 91.7%
2023 81.71 92nd 582 84.2%
2024 86.53 66th 568 88.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 108th 412 73.8%
2019 81.07 47th 421 88.8%
2021 81.21 28th 350 92.0%
2022 64.09 109th 393 72.3%
2023 46.67 203rd 394 48.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Satchel Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 24th 457 94.7%
2019 93.26 6th 472 98.7%
2021 93.10 18th 439 95.9%
2022 92.26 20th 455 95.6%
2023 90.54 20th 463 95.7%
2024 90.47 18th 441 95.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Satchel Ford Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, July 30, 2016

Open Quote Satchel Ford is an outstanding elementary school thanks to devoted teachers and an outstanding PTO. Although I retired teaching a few years ago, I continue to volunteer in various schools. Satchel Ford is still #1 on my list. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Open Quote I am amazed at the quality of teachers at this school and their sincere caring spirit for the children under their care. Kudos to the principal,Mrs. Jordan, and Mrs. Starnes whom I know and respect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Satchel Ford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 152 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 327 182 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 354 185 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 409 197 7 2 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 461 190 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 667
1993 491 182 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 503 189 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1995 493 220 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 493 220 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 490 210 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 507 217 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1999 490 230 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 487 217 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2001 444 182 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 640
2002 441 208 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 441 208 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 458 199 4 15 1 n/a n/a 1 678
2005 466 195 6 10 0 n/a n/a 4 681
2006 463 177 6 15 0 n/a n/a 2 663
2007 441 199 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 434 183 8 12 0 n/a n/a 5 642
2009 444 190 9 10 0 n/a n/a 5 658
2010 445 175 12 9 0 n/a n/a 7 648
2011 454 165 9 17 0 0 22 0 667
2012 412 185 5 20 2 0 23 0 647
2013 421 174 7 23 2 0 22 0 649
2014 440 193 5 15 1 0 21 0 675
2015 443 215 7 13 3 0 26 0 707
2016 459 235 11 17 3 0 28 0 753
2017 460 240 9 16 2 0 27 0 754
2018 479 237 9 18 2 2 41 0 788
2019 493 236 9 14 1 1 32 0 786
2020 510 208 8 17 0 1 41 0 785
2021 385 199 5 18 0 1 33 0 641
2022 393 138 4 13 0 1 29 0 578
2023 449 124 7 19 0 1 31 0 631

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 Satchel Ford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 24.5 16.6 n/a
1989 518 30.4 17.0 n/a
1990 551 34.4 16.0 n/a
1991 619 37.6 16.4 17.3
1992 667 39.5 16.8 21.6
1993 686 39.7 17.3 20.6
1994 698 43.0 16.2 20.5
1995 730 49.0 14.9 20.4
1996 730 49.0 14.9 20.4
1997 719 47.0 15.3 22.9
1998 743 50.6 14.7 38
1999 744 51.8 14.4 24.3
2000 720 48.8 14.8 28.5
2001 640 49.8 12.9 25
2002 673 46.5 14.5 29.9
2003 673 46.5 14.5 29.9
2004 678 45.7 14.8 26.9
2005 681 45.0 15.1 29
2006 663 47.0 14.1 25.6
2007 659 56.5 11.7 26.1
2008 642 46.0 14.0 26.1
2009 658 40.0 16.5 25.6
2010 648 44.0 14.7 26.1
2011 667 42.5 15.6 27.7
2012 647 42.5 15.2 30
2013 649 43.5 14.9 28.5
2014 675 45.0 15.0 29.3
2015 707 46.0 15.3 32
2016 753 50.0 15.0 100
2017 754 50.0 15.0 100
2018 788 51.5 15.3 100
2019 786 52.5 14.9 100
2020 785 53.5 14.6 100
2021 641 50.5 12.6 100
2022 578 45.5 12.7 100
2023 631 45.5 13.8 100

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 Satchel Ford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 24.5 16.6 n/a
1989 518 30.4 17.0 n/a
1990 551 34.4 16.0 n/a
1991 619 37.6 16.4 17.3
1992 667 39.5 16.8 21.6
1993 686 39.7 17.3 20.6
1994 698 43.0 16.2 20.5
1995 730 49.0 14.9 20.4
1996 730 49.0 14.9 20.4
1997 719 47.0 15.3 22.9
1998 743 50.6 14.7 38
1999 744 51.8 14.4 24.3
2000 720 48.8 14.8 28.5
2001 640 49.8 12.9 25
2002 673 46.5 14.5 29.9
2003 673 46.5 14.5 29.9
2004 678 45.7 14.8 26.9
2005 681 45.0 15.1 29
2006 663 47.0 14.1 25.6
2007 659 56.5 11.7 26.1
2008 642 46.0 14.0 26.1
2009 658 40.0 16.5 25.6
2010 648 44.0 14.7 26.1
2011 667 42.5 15.6 27.7
2012 647 42.5 15.2 30
2013 649 43.5 14.9 28.5
2014 675 45.0 15.0 29.3
2015 707 46.0 15.3 32
2016 753 50.0 15.0 100
2017 754 50.0 15.0 100
2018 788 51.5 15.3 100
2019 786 52.5 14.9 100
2020 785 53.5 14.6 100
2021 641 50.5 12.6 100
2022 578 45.5 12.7 100
2023 631 45.5 13.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Satchel Ford Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $486 (4.0%) $427 (3.5%) $913 (7.6%) $9,366 (77.5%) $1,807 (15.0%) $11,173 (92.5%) $12,085
2020 $808 (6.2%) $565 (4.3%) $1,373 (10.5%) $9,799 (75.1%) $1,878 (14.4%) $11,677 (89.5%) $13,050
2021 $844 (6.4%) $513 (3.9%) $1,357 (10.3%) $10,245 (77.6%) $1,608 (12.2%) $11,853 (89.7%) $13,209
2022 $1,057 (7.2%) $524 (3.6%) $1,580 (10.8%) $11,163 (76.4%) $1,870 (12.8%) $13,033 (89.2%) $14,613
2023 $1,492 (9.5%) $922 (5.8%) $2,414 (15.3%) $11,477 (72.8%) $1,884 (11.9%) $13,361 (84.7%) $15,775

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Satchel Ford Elementary

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 50th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Satchel Ford Elementary)69.368.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)41.445
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Satchel Ford Elementary)75.864.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)45.543.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Satchel Ford Elementary)77.378.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 01)4333
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Satchel Ford Elementary)7583.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)44.446.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Satchel Ford Elementary)7279.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)35.732.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Satchel Ford Elementary)65.670.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)35.344.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Satchel Ford Elementary)6863.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)33.431.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students786631
 19.7%
African American236124
 47.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander11
White493449
 8.9%
Two or More Races3231
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Satchel Ford Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Satchel Ford Elementary.

Yes. Satchel Ford Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Satchel Ford Elementary are 71% White, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Satchel Ford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crayton Middle
High : A. C. Flora High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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