At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
296
Sand Hill School: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Sand Hill School
Sand Hill School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Richton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Greene County Schools. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.3%) and multiracial (4.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sand Hill School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greene County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mclain Attendance Center
Elementary · Grades KG–08
160 reported students
Leakesville Elem. School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
423 reported students
Leakesville Jr. High
Middle · Grades 05–08
325 reported students
Greene County High School
High · Grades 09–12
446 reported students
GREENE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students