At a glance
Reported students
528
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Sandy Ridge Elementary: 528 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Sandy Ridge Elementary
Sandy Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Waxhaw. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Union County Public Schools. NCES reports 528 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (53.6%) and Asian (28.4%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Sandy Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.6%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black6.3%
- Asian28.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
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 Union County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sardis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Rocky River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Western Union Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
563 reported students
Hemby Bridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Shiloh Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
574 reported students
Public schools near Sandy Ridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 901 | 2.2 mi |
| Marvin Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 666 | 2.2 mi |
| Indian Land Elementary Elementary · Lancaster 01 | KG–04 | 1,042 | 3.2 mi |
| Rea View Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 629 | 3.7 mi |
| Knights View Elementary School Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 511 | 4.3 mi |
| Elon Park Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 732 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Ridge Elementary
What grades does Sandy Ridge Elementary serve?
Sandy Ridge Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union County Public Schools.
How many students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary?
Sandy Ridge Elementary reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 608 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 528 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sandy Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sandy Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sandy Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sandy Ridge Elementary in?
Sandy Ridge Elementary is part of Union County Public Schools, based in Monroe, NC, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sandy Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kensington Elementary (2.2 mi), Marvin Elementary (2.2 mi), Indian Land Elementary (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.