Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(704)290-1505
- Sandy Ridge Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Sandy Ridge Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sandy Ridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sandy Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #63 out of 2,538 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 5% | 26% |
| White | 72% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sandy Ridge Elementary School is Marvin Ridge High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marvin Ridge Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marvin Ridge Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waxhaw Marvin Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1664 students
0.2 miles
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)290-1520 0.2 9-12 1664 - Waxhaw Marvin Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1185 students
0.2 miles
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)290-1510 0.2 6-8 1185 - Waxhaw Marvin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
2.1 miles
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)843-5399 2.1 PK-5 653 - Waxhaw Kensington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 730 students
2.2 miles
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)290-1500 2.2 K-5 730 - Waxhaw Union Day School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 287 students
2.6 miles
1525 Crane Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)256-1494 2.6 K-3 287
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