SANDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandy Hill Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools school district, located in Cambridge, MD with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 39 teachers, Sandy Hill Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Sandy Hill Elementary School, located at 1503 Glasgow Road in Cambridge, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dorchester County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a structured curriculum, Sandy Hill aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community among students, staff, and families.
The school plays an active role in the Cambridge area by focusing on holistic student growth and engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates regarding school programs, events, and academic standards. Sandy Hill Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking abilities, and build the social-emotional foundations necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact Sandy Hill Elementary at (410) 228-7978 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-7978
http://www.sandyhill.dcpsmd.net/
SANDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cambridge, MD with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 457 students
- Black or African American
- 62.4%
- White
- 17.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.