Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
10101 Waxhaw Manor Dr,  Waxhaw, NC
Union County Public Schools
3.8
571 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Emily Kraftson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
91.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
91.2%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
586:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
55.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/17/2025
My kids are going to Sandy Ridge for 3 years and they love it!! The teachers are great and very supportive. My son used to struggle with reading, and now he's doing great! I strongly recommend Sandy Ridge!
5.0 parent
7/10/2024
We have been so happy with Sandy Ridge. The school is small and has such a great sense of community. The school has a strong PTO and great communication. Our daughter has had fantastic and caring teachers who have worked so hard with her. The Leader in Me program has taught some great life skills. I...
5.0 parent
5/2/2024
Our children acquired an excellent education and foundational start at this school. They had many activities and events throughout the school year to encourage student and family engagement. The teachers worked tirelessly to ensure students felt cared about, and that they demonstrated their fullest...
3.0 parent
2/14/2022
The administration at Sandy Ridge seems very inexperienced and insensitive to the needs of children with disabilities. Getting support from the school board for the county does not help either. I would not recommend this school to any parent that has a child with a disability or IEP.

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Sandy Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Waxhaw, NC, in the Marvin neighborhood, and is served by the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 571 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Sandy Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marvin Ridge High School, Marvin Academy Christian School, Marvin Ridge Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Waxhaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandy Ridge Elementary School.

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