- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carrollton, GA
Sand Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084000325
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Hill Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sand Hill Elementary School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 130084000325 · Carrollton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 17:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Sand Hill Elementary School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sand Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school
Sand Hill Elementary School
733 students
What this shows Sand Hill Elementary School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Hill Elementary School compares
Sand Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 733 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Sand Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Carrollton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carrollton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,894 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
991 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mount Zion Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 13:1 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carrollton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Hill Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Sand Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Hill Elementary School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Carrollton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Sand Hill Elementary School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.