- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richton, MS
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280159000234
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Hill Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Sand Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sand Hill Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280159000234 · Richton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 13.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County High School (446 students)
Sand Hill Elementary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sand Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County High School
446 students
- Leakesville El
Leakesville Elementary School
423 students
- Leakesville Jr
Leakesville Jr High School
325 students
- This school
Sand Hill Elementary School
267 students
- Mc Lain Elemen 160
Mc Lain Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Sand Hill Elementary School reports 267 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Sand Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greene County School District reports $12,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mc Lain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Hill Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Sand Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Hill Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Richton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Greene County School District?
Besides Sand Hill Elementary School, Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students), Leakesville Elementary School (423 students), and Leakesville Jr High School (325 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.