Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
379 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, located in Carthage, North Carolina, is a rural public school that serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Moore County Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in its community, emphasizing a learning environment that balances academic rigor with the traditional values associated with its historic "Farm Life" identity. It serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit school culture that prioritizes student engagement, character development, and a strong partnership between educators and parents.
Academically, the school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school. The campus environment is designed to be nurturing and inclusive, often leveraging its location to encourage outdoor learning and a respect for the local heritage. By maintaining a focus on both high expectations and individual student support, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, supportive space where young learners can grow both personally and academically.
Academically, the school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school. The campus environment is designed to be nurturing and inclusive, often leveraging its location to encourage outdoor learning and a respect for the local heritage. By maintaining a focus on both high expectations and individual student support, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, supportive space where young learners can grow both personally and academically.
379
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 287 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 41 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White287 (75.7%)
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Two or More41 (10.8%)
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Hispanic23 (6.1%)
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Black21 (5.5%)
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Asian3 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.5%)
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: | Moore County Schools |
| Phone: | (910)949-2501 |
| Website: | http://www.ncmcs.org/sfles |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 379 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 100 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
71
Grade 4
61
Grade 5
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 71 |
| Grade 4 | 61 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 180 | 47.5% |
| Male | 199 | 52.5% |
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