Very Good
#185 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 16% in state
Based on limited data
Sandhills Primary
Elementary School · Lexington 04 · Swansea, SC
A Lexington 04 elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC 29160
- Math 65% proficient (2009)
- Reading 71% proficient (2009)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Sandhills Primary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandhills Primary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swansea), 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
$62,305
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lexington 04
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandhills Primary is listed in Lexington 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandhills Primary
Sandhills Primary is a public elementary school in Swansea, SC, part of Lexington 04, serving approximately 510 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandhills Primary
What grades does Sandhills Primary serve?
Sandhills Primary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Sandhills Primary?
Sandhills Primary has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Primary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandhills Primary rank in SC?
Sandhills Primary ranks #185 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sandhills Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandhills Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sandhills Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandhills Primary has 65% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Sandhills Primary a charter school?
No, Sandhills Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandhills Primary a Title I school?
No, Sandhills Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandhills Primary?
100.0% of students at Sandhills Primary 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (803) 490-7002
- Area population (ZIP 29160)
- 7,196
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 29160; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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