Satchel Ford Elementary School in Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Satchel Ford Elementary School is a suburban public school in Columbia, South Carolina that is part of Richland County School District One. It serves 721 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 87 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 5

721 Students

52 Teachers

5901 Satchel Ford Rd

Columbia, SC 29206 View local requests

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Satchel Ford Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cotter Jenkins Parker

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Satchel Ford Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Satchel Ford Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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