Pine Grove Elementary vs Sandel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Grove Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Sandel Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Sandel Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 688 | #571 of 688 |
| National rank | #42968 of 50,301 | #38828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 23.0).
- •Sandel Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Sandel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Pine Grove Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 479.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pine Grove Elementary better than Sandel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandel Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pine Grove Elementary and Sandel Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Grove Elementary: 501. Sandel Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Grove Elementary and Sandel Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pine Grove Elementary is 629th of 688 and Sandel Elementary is 571st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).