Sandy Hill Elementary

dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/sandy-hill-elementary

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

374

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	37
Black	233
Asian	1
Two or More	39

Black
233 (62.3 %)
White
64 (17.1 %)
Two or More
39 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Dorchester County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)228-7978
Website:	http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/sandy-hill-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 50

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 39