- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumber Bridge, NC
Sandy Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225002459
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Sandy Grove Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 557
- students enrolled
Sandy Grove Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225002459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sandy Grove Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370225002459 · Lumber Bridge, NC Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Sandy Grove Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandy Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 557
Sandy Grove Elementary
557 students
What this shows Sandy Grove Elementary reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Grove Elementary compares
Sandy Grove Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$11,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 26.9%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 26.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.2, Sandy Grove Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Grove Elementary
How many students attend Sandy Grove Elementary?
Sandy Grove Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumber Bridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grove Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Sandy Grove Elementary?
99.5% of students at Sandy Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Grove Elementary is African American at 26.9% of enrollment, in Lumber Bridge, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Grove Elementary?
Sandy Grove 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).
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Sandy Grove Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.