At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Sandhills Primary: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Sandhills Primary
Sandhills Primary is a public elementary school serving grades 01–02 in Swansea. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington 04. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 (52.5%) and Black (21%). English learners represent 18.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sandhills Primary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White52.5%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black21%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Lexington 04
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
495 reported students
Sandhills Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–04
491 reported students
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
515 reported students
Sandhills Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
495 reported students
Swansea High
High · Grades 09–12
695 reported students
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
274 reported students
Public schools near Sandhills Primary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Elementary Elementary · Lexington 04 | 03–04 | 491 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lexington 04 | PK–KG | 495 | 0.2 mi |
| Forts Pond Elementary Elementary · Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 478 | 8.1 mi |
| Pelion Elementary Elementary · Lexington 01 | PK–05 | 642 | 8.8 mi |
| Sandy Run School Elementary · Calhoun 01 | PK–08 | 559 | 9.6 mi |
| Herbert A. Wood Elementary Elementary · Lexington 02 | PK–05 | 938 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sandhills Primary
What grades does Sandhills Primary serve?
Sandhills Primary reports grades 01–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington 04.
How many students attend Sandhills Primary?
Sandhills Primary reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sandhills Primary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 509 students and 36 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 Sandhills Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sandhills Primary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 04 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sandhills Primary in?
Sandhills Primary is part of Lexington 04, based in Swansea, SC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sandhills Primary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandhills Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Lexington Four Early Childhood Center (0.2 mi), Forts Pond Elementary (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.