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Satchel Ford Elementary

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades K to 5 · Richland 01

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About Satchel Ford Elementary

Satchel Ford Elementary is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 721 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 47.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.2 students per teacher. Richland 01 School District runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. There are 59 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5901 Satchel Ford Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Phone	(803) 738-7209
School district	Richland 01
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	721
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.5
Students per teacher	15.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450336000930). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Satchel Ford Elementary serve?

Satchel Ford Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Satchel Ford Elementary?

Satchel Ford Elementary reported 721 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Satchel Ford Elementary?

About 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 721 students and 47.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Satchel Ford Elementary a public or charter school?

Satchel Ford Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Satchel Ford Elementary in?

Satchel Ford Elementary is part of Richland 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-01-school-district/

Where is Satchel Ford Elementary located?

Satchel Ford Elementary is at 5901 Satchel Ford Road, Columbia, SC 29206. The phone number is (803) 738-7209.

How many other schools are near Satchel Ford Elementary?

There are 59 other schools within 5 miles of Satchel Ford Elementary in our directory.