Serving 491 students in grades 3-4, Sandhills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandhills Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Swansea, SC school district, encompassing approximately 118.6 square miles. Within this area, the typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandhills Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sandhills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhills Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhills Elementary School's ranking?
Sandhills Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandhills Elementary School?
491 students attend Sandhills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sandhills Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandhills Elementary School?
Sandhills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandhills Elementary School offer ?
Sandhills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandhills Elementary School part of?
Sandhills Elementary School is part of Lexington 04 School District.
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