Sandy Ridge Elementary

10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173

sres.ucps.k12.nc.us

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Ridge Elementary School, located in the growing community of Waxhaw, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while promoting social-emotional growth and a sense of community among its diverse student body.

As part of the UCPS system, the school benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining high standards for student performance. Sandy Ridge actively encourages parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to the success of its programs. With its modern facilities and dedicated staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

528

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	33
Black	33
Asian	150
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
283 (53.6%)
Asian
150 (28.4%)
Hispanic
33 (6.2%)
Black
33 (6.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)290-1505
Website:	http://sres.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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 54

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 128