Sand Hill School

Greene County Schools
39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
267 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sand Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Richton, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Greene County School District. Situated on Highway 63 North, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, focusing on foundational learning within a rural school environment. As a key component of the Greene County educational system, it works to meet state academic standards while fostering the growth and development of its elementary-age student body.

The school maintains a digital presence through the Greene County School District’s web portal, which serves as a hub for information regarding school calendars, faculty resources, and district policies. By balancing core academic instruction with the supportive atmosphere typical of a smaller school district, Sand Hill Elementary plays an essential role in the academic trajectory of children in the Richton area, preparing them for the transition to middle school within the district.
267
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Greene County Schools
Phone: (601)881-8012
Website: http://gcsd.ms
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio