Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Springfield, NJ · Springfield Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 3-5 · Suburb, large
402nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
666 South Springfield Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081
(973)376-1025NCES ID 341563005704Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 275 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 58.5% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 13.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $720K in zip 07081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.