Sandhill Elementary School

1920 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandhill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sandhill Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandhill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhill Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#996 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
38%
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35%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
80%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #996 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary School?
414 students attend Sandhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sandhill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandhill Elementary School offer ?
Sandhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandhill Elementary School part of?
Sandhill Elementary School is part of Stoughton Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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