- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swansea, SC
Sandhills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandhills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450279000615
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhills Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhills Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhills Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sandhills Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450279000615 · Swansea, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Swansea High (695 students)
Sandhills Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandhills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swansea High
Swansea High
695 students
- Frances F. Mac
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
515 students
- Sandhills Prim
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Lexington Four
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- This school
Sandhills Elementary
491 students
What this shows Sandhills Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandhills Elementary compares
Sandhills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Sandhills Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandhills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances F. Mack Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Swansea
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandhills Elementary
How many students attend Sandhills Elementary?
Sandhills Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swansea, SC. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandhills Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sandhills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandhills Elementary is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhills Elementary?
Sandhills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Sandhills Elementary rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhills Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swansea on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 04?
Besides Sandhills Elementary, Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students), Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students), and Sandhills Primary (509 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.