Sandy Run School

Summary:

Sandy Run School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Swansea, South Carolina, with a student population of 570. The school is part of the Calhoun 01 school district, which is ranked 51 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sandy Run School has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (57.37%) and African American (33.86%), its academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA was 34.5% at Sandy Run, compared to 37.2% in the Calhoun 01 district and 53.8% statewide. The performance gap is even more pronounced in Mathematics, with Sandy Run's 3rd-grade proficiency rate at 26.3%, compared to 23.6% in the district and 54.5% statewide. This trend of underperformance is reflected in the school's consistently low rankings, ranging from 300 to 481 out of 638 South Carolina elementary schools, and its 1 or 2-star SchoolDigger rating.

When comparing Sandy Run School to nearby schools in the Richland 01 and Lexington 04 districts, it becomes clear that Sandy Run is underperforming in many areas. Schools like Annie Burnside Elementary, Meadowfield Elementary, and Hopkins Elementary, all within 10-12 miles of Sandy Run, have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The high percentage of low-income students at Sandy Run, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance, along with its rural location and the district's relatively low ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 450 Old Swamp Road
       Swansea, SC  29160


(803) 655-2746

District: Calhoun 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
481st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,583 Help


Students who attend Sandy Run School usually attend:

High:    Calhoun County High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
African American:
37.2%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sandy Run School ranks worse than 75.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sandy Run School ranks better than 57.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.37. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), African American (37.2%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Run School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Run School is $13,583.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Run School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Run School 481st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sandy Run School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Run School 139th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Sandy Run School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Calhoun 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun 01 51st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy Run School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.63 304th 542 43.9%
2004 51.91 294th 550 46.5%
2005 68.08 178th 557 68.0%
2006 66.82 188th 559 66.4%
2007 78.74 93rd 566 83.6%
2008 71.64 139th 577 75.9%
2009 77.04 108th 580 81.4%
2010 60.86 230th 589 61.0%
2011 51.39 330th 597 44.7%
2012 50.83 331st 594 44.3%
2013 50.53 331st 599 44.7%
2014 53.59 322nd 630 48.9%
2015 50.87 300th 638 53.0%
2016 46.31 337th 619 45.6%
2017 46.10 343rd 639 46.3%
2018 42.23 356th 624 42.9%
2019 48.08 335th 643 47.9%
2021 39.75 378th 622 39.2%
2022 30.92 434th 625 30.6%
2023 26.36 477th 644 25.9%
2024 25.29 481st 638 24.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 310th 588 47.3%
2019 57.42 259th 600 56.8%
2021 31.57 412th 580 29.0%
2022 34.72 408th 600 32.0%
2023 26.38 480th 608 21.1%
2024 30.57 434th 599 27.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 348th 570 38.9%
2019 43.54 337th 588 42.7%
2022 43.58 320th 573 44.2%
2023 28.51 424th 580 26.9%
2024 31.28 400th 565 29.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 327th 571 42.7%
2019 50.08 304th 590 48.5%
2021 66.73 165th 561 70.6%
2022 25.99 436th 579 24.7%
2023 24.12 454th 582 22.0%
2024 19.31 471st 568 17.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.02 316th 412 23.3%
2019 37.45 289th 421 31.4%
2022 12.97 381st 393 3.1%
2023 8.46 391st 394 0.8%
2024 27.70 293rd 369 20.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 333rd 457 27.1%
2019 31.47 342nd 472 27.5%
2021 18.76 376th 439 14.4%
2022 18.15 392nd 455 13.8%
2023 15.60 403rd 463 13.0%
2024 18.23 386th 441 12.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sandy Run School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.20 115th 225 48.9%
2004 61.01 101st 230 56.1%
2010 61.89 112th 261 57.1%
2011 59.35 122nd 269 54.6%
2012 58.75 126th 271 53.5%
2013 45.19 162nd 276 41.3%
2014 37.56 195th 291 33.0%
2015 48.24 153rd 301 49.2%
2016 43.17 176th 303 41.9%
2017 39.57 191st 317 39.7%
2018 45.82 155th 303 48.8%
2019 49.38 145th 315 54.0%
2021 54.60 133rd 311 57.2%
2022 53.40 131st 310 57.7%
2023 40.71 184th 325 43.4%
2024 52.37 139th 325 57.2%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.15 143rd 280 48.9%
2019 64.73 76th 289 73.7%
2021 64.62 82nd 288 71.5%
2022 53.80 114th 300 62.0%
2023 40.66 187th 313 40.3%
2024 62.53 88th 307 71.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 136th 281 51.6%
2019 53.97 132nd 296 55.4%
2022 53.64 125th 290 56.9%
2023 19.39 240th 299 19.7%
2024 56.86 112th 294 61.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 159th 284 44.0%
2019 47.36 143rd 296 51.7%
2021 66.73 80th 279 71.3%
2022 52.58 124th 292 57.5%
2023 52.01 130th 303 57.1%
2024 45.31 150th 294 49.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.98 176th 237 25.7%
2019 49.50 115th 252 54.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Sandy Run School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 156th 250 37.6%
2019 39.11 151st 258 41.5%
2021 49.72 115th 244 52.9%
2022 40.64 145th 249 41.8%
2023 24.68 207th 260 20.4%
2024 45.66 139th 255 45.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Run School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 187 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 226 79 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 288 172 0 8 0 n/a n/a 3 471
2003 288 172 0 8 0 n/a n/a 3 471
2004 256 154 0 10 0 n/a n/a 3 423
2005 144 94 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 248
2006 173 98 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 279
2007 154 73 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 167 73 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 186 80 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2010 321 235 3 22 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 337 216 0 23 2 0 7 0 585
2012 380 205 0 25 2 0 5 0 617
2013 387 199 0 26 4 1 4 0 621
2014 382 205 0 31 4 1 7 0 630
2015 428 209 0 32 3 1 2 0 675
2016 436 202 0 30 3 1 4 0 676
2017 420 199 0 37 3 1 5 0 665
2018 415 206 0 35 1 1 4 0 662
2019 385 189 0 39 0 1 4 1 619
2020 382 202 1 40 1 1 3 0 630
2021 332 195 1 37 0 1 4 0 570
2022 338 181 1 43 2 1 5 0 571
2023 327 193 4 37 2 0 7 0 570
2024 304 207 2 37 2 0 5 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandy Run School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 260 16.4 15.9 40.8
2001 307 21.0 14.6 50.2
2002 471 34.0 13.9 62.6
2003 471 34.0 13.9 62.6
2004 423 31.0 13.6 65.7
2005 248 20.5 12.1 67.8
2006 279 21.0 13.3 62.3
2007 237 34.0 7.0 62.9
2008 249 18.0 13.8 59
2009 275 19.0 14.5 62.5
2010 583 43.0 13.5 72
2011 585 41.0 14.2 71.6
2012 617 41.0 15.0 71.6
2013 621 41.0 15.1 71.8
2014 630 41.0 15.3 69.4
2015 675 43.0 15.6 66.1
2016 676 44.0 15.3 100
2017 665 45.0 14.7 100
2018 662 47.0 14.0 100
2019 619 48.0 12.8 100
2020 630 47.0 13.4 100
2021 570 45.0 12.6 100
2022 571 46.0 12.4 100
2023 570 42.0 13.5 100
2024 557 41.0 13.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandy Run School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 260 16.4 15.9 40.8
2001 307 21.0 14.6 50.2
2002 471 34.0 13.9 62.6
2003 471 34.0 13.9 62.6
2004 423 31.0 13.6 65.7
2005 248 20.5 12.1 67.8
2006 279 21.0 13.3 62.3
2007 237 34.0 7.0 62.9
2008 249 18.0 13.8 59
2009 275 19.0 14.5 62.5
2010 583 43.0 13.5 72
2011 585 41.0 14.2 71.6
2012 617 41.0 15.0 71.6
2013 621 41.0 15.1 71.8
2014 630 41.0 15.3 69.4
2015 675 43.0 15.6 66.1
2016 676 44.0 15.3 100
2017 665 45.0 14.7 100
2018 662 47.0 14.0 100
2019 619 48.0 12.8 100
2020 630 47.0 13.4 100
2021 570 45.0 12.6 100
2022 571 46.0 12.4 100
2023 570 42.0 13.5 100
2024 557 41.0 13.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandy Run School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (10.2%) $532 (5.2%) $1,583 (15.4%) $7,576 (73.7%) $1,121 (10.9%) $8,698 (84.6%) $10,281
2020 $1,047 (9.1%) $600 (5.2%) $1,647 (14.3%) $8,567 (74.3%) $1,322 (11.5%) $9,889 (85.7%) $11,536
2021 $1,196 (10.2%) $575 (4.9%) $1,771 (15.2%) $8,700 (74.5%) $1,212 (10.4%) $9,913 (84.8%) $11,683
2022 $1,805 (12.7%) $879 (6.2%) $2,683 (18.8%) $10,230 (71.8%) $1,329 (9.3%) $11,559 (81.2%) $14,242
2023 $2,218 (16.3%) $670 (4.9%) $2,888 (21.3%) $9,407 (69.3%) $1,289 (9.5%) $10,696 (78.7%) $13,583

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Run School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 477th of 644 Elementary schools
 22%
Ranks 145th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 325 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)5029.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)44.338.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)58.131
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)43.527.5
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sandy Run School)63.831.3
 32.5%
   4th Grade Science (Calhoun 01)48.937.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)55.154.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)39.147.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)51.719.6
 32.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)39.828.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)33.834.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)27.230
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)36.512
 24.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)33.110
 23.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Sandy Run School)31.324.5
 6.8%
   6th Grade Science (Calhoun 01)34.627.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)32.850
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)29.348.6
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)49.353.1
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)41.335.9
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)4032.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)36.730.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)30.932.6
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)23.121.9
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Run School)55.636.9
 18.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun 01)45.436.6
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Run School)48.924.5
 24.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun 01)39.824.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619570
 7.9%
African American189193
 2.1%
American Indian02
Asian04
Hispanic3937
 5.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White385327
 15.1%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Sandy Run School ranks in the bottom 24.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Sandy Run School.

Students who attend Sandy Run School usually go on to attend:

High : Calhoun County High

Students at Sandy Run School are 55% White, 37% African American, 7% Hispanic.


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