School overview
At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
22th percentile
Compared with 423 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
296
Sand Hill School: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
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 423 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22th 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 14.8:1 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 two 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 access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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