Excellent
#165 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 6% in state
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Union County Public Schools · Waxhaw, NC
An Union County Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173
- Math 95% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Ridge Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxhaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,196
Median home value
$558,500
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Marvin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5Private · tuition | 6.0private | K–7 | 2.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Indian Land ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 3.2 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #6 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Ridge Elementary is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Ridge Elementary
Sandy Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxhaw, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Ridge Elementary
What grades does Sandy Ridge Elementary serve?
Sandy Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary?
Sandy Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Ridge Elementary rank in NC?
Sandy Ridge Elementary ranks #165 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sandy Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sandy Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Ridge Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandy Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandy Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandy Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Ridge Elementary?
5.6% of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (704) 290-1505
- Area population (ZIP 28173)
- 63,503
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28173; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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