Sandy Grove Elementary

8452 North Old Wire Road
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357

www.hcs.k12.nc.us/sges/default.htm

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Grove Elementary School, located in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, serves the Hoke County school district and is widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovative educational design. The school facility itself is notable for being one of the first net-positive energy schools in the United States, meaning it generates more electricity through solar panels and efficient design than it consumes. This eco-friendly environment provides students with a unique, real-world lesson in environmental stewardship and technology as part of their daily campus life.

Beyond its energy-efficient infrastructure, Sandy Grove Elementary focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation for its students through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes collaborative learning, student engagement, and community involvement to ensure that children develop both socially and intellectually. By integrating advanced technology into the classroom and maintaining a dedicated staff, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in a rapidly changing world while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

557

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	137
Black	150
Asian	7
Two or More	62
American Indian	60
Pacific Islander	4

Black
150 (26.9%)
White
137 (24.6%)
Hispanic
137 (24.6%)
Two or More
62 (11.1%)
American Indian
60 (10.8%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-6008
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/sges/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
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 34

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 99