What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Sand Hill Elementary School serves students in Guyton, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Sand Hill Elementary School located?

You can find Sand Hill Elementary School in Guyton, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School?

At Sand Hill Elementary School, there are approximately 13.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Guyton, GA?

Sand Hill Elementary School is among the schools serving Guyton, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Sand Hill Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Guyton, Georgia|Effingham County

Guyton, GA 31312

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Oct

Thu

Fall HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Effingham County Schools

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Effingham County Schools

Feb

Fri

Winter HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Wed

St. Patrick's DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Effingham County Schools

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

941

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Effingham County

Econ. Disadvantaged

53.7%

Phone

(912)728-5112

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

57th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

46%

70th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

5.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

26 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

900

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

54.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,037

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,808

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,141

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 51%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

9.5%

Uninsured residents

9.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,423

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,303

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

719 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

501 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

355 (15%)

Autism

238 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

103 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

95 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

881

Current enrollment

Growing(+28% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Fall Holiday

Fall Holiday - Effingham County Schools

Holiday

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - Effingham County Schools

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

Winter Break - Effingham County Schools

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Effingham County. Sand Hill Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall HolidayDistrict-wide Fall Holiday - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Winter HolidayDistrict-wide Winter Holiday - Effingham County Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	St. Patrick's DayDistrict-wide No School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Effingham County Schools	Break	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Effingham County Schools	Event	—