Sand Hill Elementary

Dorchester 02
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
1,169 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sand Hill Elementary is a public school located in Summerville, South Carolina, serving students in the Dorchester School District Two. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a community-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

In addition to its academic programs, Sand Hill Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school frequently engages with families and the local Summerville area to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the individual needs of every child within the district.
1,169
Total Students
73.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    782 (66.9%)
  • Black
    156 (13.3%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    107 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Dorchester 02
Phone: (843)695-5201
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 40
Kindergarten 166
Grade 1 191
Grade 2 193
Grade 3 184
Grade 4 194
Grade 5 201
Gender Ratio
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