Enrollment
733
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Hill Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Hill Elementary School
Sand Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 733 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #417, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 733 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carrollton's public schools, it stands alongside Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students): Sand Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.9:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Sand Hill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sand Hill Elementary School compares
Sand Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Sand Hill Elementary School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sand Hill Elementary School a good school?
Sand Hill Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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