Sand Hill Elementary

324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485

1,133 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.

1,133

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sand Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	743
Hispanic	99
Black	178
Asian	7
Two or More	105
American Indian	1

White
743 (65.6 %)
Black
178 (15.7 %)
Two or More
105 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
99 (8.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
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:	1,133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 52

Kindergarten 185

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 177

Grade 4 206

Grade 5 178