- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MD
Sandy Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240030000621
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Hill Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Hill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Sandy Hill Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240030000621 · Cambridge, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
Sandy Hill Elementary grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Sandy Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- This school
Sandy Hill Elementary
393 students
What this shows Sandy Hill Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Hill Elementary compares
Sandy Hill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in Maryland - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.4%
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Sandy Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sandy Hill Elementary?
Sandy Hill Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 19% 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 Hill Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sandy Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Hill Elementary is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Hill Elementary?
Sandy Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sandy Hill Elementary rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides Sandy Hill Elementary, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.