How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Sand Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Summerville, SC | Summerville, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 801 | 1,169 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.4% | 36.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Sand Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,014 | $13,014 |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Sand Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.2% | 66.9% |
| African American | 27.1% | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Dorchester Elementary | Sand Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 400.5:1 | 584.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 17.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 70 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.