Sandy Ridge Elementary

1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704

www.sandyridge.dpsnc.net

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Ridge Elementary School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Durham Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Sandy Ridge focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects while integrating modern technology to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Sandy Ridge Elementary places a high value on school culture and family involvement. The school frequently promotes programs that encourage parent participation and collaboration between home and school, believing that a supportive community is essential for student achievement. With its location on Old Oxford Highway, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized learning and character building.

589

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	188
Black	310
Asian	5
Two or More	43

Black
310 (52.6%)
Hispanic
188 (31.9%)
White
43 (7.3%)
Two or More
43 (7.3%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-2695
Website:	http://www.sandyridge.dpsnc.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandy Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandy Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	51.4%
Male	286	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)