- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haines City, FL
Sandhill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandhill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159004436
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhill Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Haines City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhill Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhill Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Haines City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sandhill Elementary School held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120159004436 · Haines City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 18.5:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Sandhill Elementary School held near 1,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sandhill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 1,111
Sandhill Elementary School
1,111 students
What this shows Sandhill Elementary School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandhill Elementary School compares
Sandhill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 1111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
African American 22.4%
White 14.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Sandhill Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandhill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandhill Elementary School
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary School?
Sandhill Elementary School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haines City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 1,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhill Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandhill Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Sandhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandhill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Haines City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhill Elementary School?
Sandhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sandhill Elementary School rank among schools in Haines City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhill Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Haines City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haines City on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Sandhill Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.