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Satchel Ford Elementary School vs. Meadowfield Elementary School

Should you attend Satchel Ford Elementary School or Meadowfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Satchel Ford Elementary School
5901 Satchel Ford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Meadowfield Elementary School
525 Galway Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Satchel Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
698 students
610 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Satchel Ford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Satchel Ford Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Satchel Ford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Satchel Ford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#181 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#680 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Satchel Ford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in SC)
40%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Satchel Ford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Satchel Ford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Satchel Ford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Satchel Ford Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowfield Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
120
76
Grade 1 Students
129
94
Grade 2 Students
126
110
Grade 3 Students
118
98
Grade 4 Students
114
85
Grade 5 Students
91
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Satchel Ford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Satchel Ford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Satchel Ford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Satchel Ford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Satchel Ford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Satchel Ford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Satchel Ford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Satchel Ford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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