- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy Ridge, NC
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370438001740
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Ridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sandy Ridge Elementary School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370438001740 · Sandy Ridge, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 19.4:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Sandy Ridge Elementary School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandy Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school 213
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
213 students
What this shows Sandy Ridge Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Ridge Elementary School compares
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▼ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Sandy Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy Ridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Ridge Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Sandy Ridge, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Stokes County Schools?
Besides Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.