Serving 1,017 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandhill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandhill Elementary School's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandhill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhill Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3039 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhill Elementary School's ranking?
Sandhill Elementary School is ranked #3039 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sandhill Elementary School often compared to?
Sandhill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary School?
1,017 students attend Sandhill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sandhill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandhill Elementary School?
Sandhill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandhill Elementary School offer ?
Sandhill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandhill Elementary School part of?
Sandhill Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
2 5/17/2016
As far as education the school is far behind compared to other counties as well as states. Sandhill doesn't offer a lot of extracurricular activities, so the students are not offered the same opportunities as other students in other schools.
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