Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Springfield, NJ · Springfield Public School District · Grades 3-5
402nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School 402nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 275 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 58.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.7% | 13.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 11.7% | 11.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 7.3% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 6.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Typical home value $720K in zip 07081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Edward V. Walton Primary SchoolSpringfield Public School District · 0.2 mi away409th of 1,324
ELA 56% · Math 67% - –Crossroads SchoolUnion County Educational Services Commission · 0.8 mi away
- 8James Caldwell Elementary SchoolSpringfield Public School District · 1.4 mi away372nd of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 4Battle Hill ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.5 mi away890th of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 35% - –Primary Center at JeffersonSummit Public School District · 1.7 mi away
- 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolSummit Public School District · 1.7 mi away199th of 1,324
ELA 76% · Math 68% - 5Warren G. Harding Elementary SchoolKenilworth School District · 1.8 mi away758th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 9Brookside Place SchoolCranford Public School District · 1.9 mi away175th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School in?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is part of the Springfield Public School District district in Springfield, New Jersey.
Is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School 402nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
White 59%, Hispanic 14%, Black 11%, Asian 7% (275 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07081 is $720K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.