- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summerville, SC
Sand Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450201001675
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Hill Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 15
- schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary ranks #8 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Sand Hill Elementary grew from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,241 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 450201001675 · Summerville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 18.6:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Sand Hill Elementary grew from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,241 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sand Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- This school 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- East Edisto Mi 1,031
East Edisto Middle
1,031 students
What this shows Sand Hill Elementary reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Hill Elementary compares
Sand Hill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Sand Hill Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Edisto Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Summerville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cane Bay Elementary
Standard public school
1,161 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Beech Hill Elementary
Standard public school
1,079 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nexton Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Reeves Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Newington Elementary
Standard public school
862 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Knightsville Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary?
Sand Hill Elementary has 1,169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,241 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 30% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Hill Elementary?
36.1% of students at Sand Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Hill Elementary is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Hill Elementary?
Sand Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sand Hill Elementary rank among schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary ranks #8 of 15 schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Sand Hill Elementary, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.