At a glance
Reported students
1,169
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
801
Sand Hill Elementary: 1,169 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 895
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Sand Hill Elementary
Sand Hill Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Summerville. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Dorchester 02. NCES reports 1,169 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 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 (66.9%) and Black (13.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 73 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White66.9%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black13.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
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 Dorchester 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beech Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,079 reported students
William M. Reeves Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
930 reported students
Newington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
862 reported students
Knightsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
833 reported students
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
801 reported students
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
791 reported students
Public schools near Sand Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 1,079 | 2.2 mi |
| Newington Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 862 | 4.3 mi |
| Knightsville Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 833 | 4.3 mi |
| Summerville Prep Elementary · Charter · Limestone Charters Association | KG–06 | 595 | 4.3 mi |
| Flowertown Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 783 | 4.4 mi |
| William M. Reeves Elementary Elementary · Dorchester 02 | PK–05 | 930 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sand Hill Elementary
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary serve?
Sand Hill Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dorchester 02.
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary?
Sand Hill Elementary reported 1,169 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 895 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,169 students and 73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sand Hill Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sand Hill Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dorchester 02 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sand Hill Elementary in?
Sand Hill Elementary is part of Dorchester 02, based in Summerville, SC, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sand Hill Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beech Hill Elementary (2.2 mi), Newington Elementary (4.3 mi), Knightsville Elementary (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.