SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in HAINES CITY, FL with about 942 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Haines City, Florida, serves as a public primary education institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. Situated on Tyner Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a larger district, the school adheres to state educational standards and aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sandhill Elementary integrates various school-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and resources designed to support student development and parental involvement. The school maintains a digital presence through the Polk County Public Schools network, where families can access information regarding school policies, calendar events, and faculty contacts. By leveraging district-wide support systems, Sandhill Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic growth and community engagement in the Haines City area.

For more information, contact SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 419-3166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1801 TYNER RD
HAINES CITY, FL 33844-8751
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SANDHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAINES CITY, FL with about 942 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
942
Teachers:
62
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 942 students

Hispanic/Latino
50.3%
White
27.3%
Black or African American
19.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.