Serving 1,111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandhill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandhill Elementary School serves the northeastern area of Haines City, FL, covering approximately 70.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandhill Elementary School's student population of 1,111 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,111 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandhill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhill Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3142 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhill Elementary School's ranking?
Sandhill Elementary School is ranked #3142 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sandhill Elementary School often compared to?
Sandhill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Vista Elementary School, Dundee Elementary Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary School?
1,111 students attend Sandhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sandhill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandhill Elementary School?
Sandhill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandhill Elementary School offer ?
Sandhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandhill Elementary School part of?
Sandhill Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
As far as education the school is far behind compared to other counties as well as states. Sandhill doesn't offer a lot of extracurricular activities, so the students are not offered the same opportunities as other students in other schools.
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