SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greene County Schools school district, located in Richton, MS with about 329 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 26 teachers, SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Richton, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Greene County School District. Situated on Highway 63 North, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, focusing on foundational learning within a rural school environment. As a key component of the Greene County educational system, it works to meet state academic standards while fostering the growth and development of its elementary-age student body.

The school maintains a digital presence through the Greene County School District’s web portal, which serves as a hub for information regarding school calendars, faculty resources, and district policies. By balancing core academic instruction with the supportive atmosphere typical of a smaller school district, Sand Hill Elementary plays an essential role in the academic trajectory of children in the Richton area, preparing them for the transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 989-2021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
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SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richton, MS with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
26.04
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.