Very Good
#939 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 35% in state
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Stokes County Schools · Sandy Ridge, NC
A Stokes County Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1070 Amostown Road, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
- Math 53% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,632
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$573/mo
College educated
6.3%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Stokes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
| Nancy Reynolds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 163 | Compare → |
| Poplar Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 461 | 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.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 19
- District spending per student
- $12,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Sandy Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sandy Ridge, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #939 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Sandy Ridge Elementary School serve?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Ridge Elementary School is 15.9:1. 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 School rank in NC?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School ranks #939 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sandy Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Ridge Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandy Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sandy Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Ridge Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Sandy Ridge Elementary School 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
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (336) 871-2400
- Area population (ZIP 27046)
- 2,285
- Area median age
- 52.7
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 27046; 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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