How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waxhaw, NC | Waxhaw, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 901 | 528 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| 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 | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,340 | $11,340 |
| District | Union County Public Schools | Union County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.0% | 53.6% |
| African American | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Asian | 11.0% | 28.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kensington Elementary | Sandy Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1029:1 | 608:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.