- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swansea, SC
Sandhills Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sandhills Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450279000631
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhills Primary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhills Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhills Primary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sandhills Primary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 450279000631 · Swansea, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Swansea High (695 students)
Sandhills Primary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandhills Primary 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
- This school
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Lexington Four
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- Sandhills Elem
Sandhills Elementary
491 students
What this shows Sandhills Primary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandhills Primary compares
Sandhills Primary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.6%
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Sandhills Primary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandhills Primary 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 Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhills Primary'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
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandhills Primary
How many students attend Sandhills Primary?
Sandhills Primary has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swansea, SC. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Primary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Primary?
100.0% of students at Sandhills Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhills Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sandhills Primary is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhills Primary?
Sandhills Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhills Primary ranks #6 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 Primary, Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students), Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students), and Sandhills Middle (495 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.