Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Stokes County Schools
1070 Amostown Road
Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
213 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Sandy Ridge Elementary School, located on Amostown Road in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Stokes County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while fostering a sense of community and school pride among its students, staff, and local families.

By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, Sandy Ridge Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success. The school maintains a connection with the broader Stokes County educational system to ensure students have access to necessary resources and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or specific academic programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for ongoing updates and administrative communication.
213
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    199 (93.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4%)
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: Stokes County Schools
Phone: (336)871-2400
Website: http://www.sandyridge.stokes.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
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 34
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 46
Gender Ratio
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John W Dillard Academy
Rockingham County Schools
256 Students
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th