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Sandhills Primary

📍 Swansea, South Carolina Public

509

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14.1:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

1–2

🎓 Grade Levels

2 active grades

36.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Sandhills Primary, an elementary public school serving grades 1–2 in Swansea, South Carolina, with 509 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Swansea, South Carolina, Sandhills Primary is a regular public school serving students from grades 1–2. The school operates within the Lexington 04 in Lexington County. With a current reported enrollment of 509 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Sandhills Primary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 36.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Swansea, the student body at Sandhills Primary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (52.5%), Black or African American (21%), Hispanic (18.9%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

509 Students reported

White 52.5%

267 enrolled students

Black / African American 21%

107 enrolled students

Hispanic 18.9%

96 enrolled students

Two or more races 3.5%

18 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

15 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%

5 enrolled students

Asian 0.2%

1 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 509

👦 Male 50.1% (255) 👧 Female 49.9% (254)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

2 Grade Levels

250

259

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School facts

Address 140 Lewis Rast Road, Swansea, SC 29160

Phone (803) 490-7002

School district Lexington 04

County Lexington County

Grades 1–2

Students 509 students

Student–teacher ratio 14.1:1

Full-time teachers 36.0

Community type Rural: Fringe

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 33.77309, -81.10079

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NCES school ID 450279000631

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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140 Lewis Rast Road

Swansea, SC 29160 Lexington County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Sandhills Primary? +

Sandhills Primary serves students in grades 1–2. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Sandhills Primary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Sandhills Primary has a total reported enrollment of 509 students.