- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guyton, 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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198001141
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Guyton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Sand Hill Elementary School grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 130198001141 · Guyton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 14.9:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
Sand Hill Elementary School grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 69.6 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
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- This school
Sand Hill Elementary School
881 students
What this shows Sand Hill Elementary School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Hill Elementary School compares
Sand Hill Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
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 881 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Sand Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Guyton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guyton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Hill Elementary School?
33.7% 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 75.6% of enrollment, in Guyton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among schools in Guyton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Guyton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Guyton on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham County?
Besides Sand Hill Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.