Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandhill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandhill Elementary serves the west part of Stoughton, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandhill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sandhill Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandhill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhill Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhill Elementary School's ranking?
Sandhill Elementary School is ranked #620 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sandhill Elementary School often compared to?
Sandhill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kegonsa Elementary School, Fox Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary School?
411 students attend Sandhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sandhill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandhill Elementary School?
Sandhill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandhill Elementary School offer ?
Sandhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandhill Elementary School part of?
Sandhill Elementary School is part of Stoughton Area School District.
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