At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
393
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
81%+26.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Sandy Hill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Cambridge, Maryland. The school enrolls 393 students. It is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDorchester County Public Schools
County24019
CityCambridge
ZIP21613
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240030000621
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment393
White18.8%
Hispanic / Latino12.7%
Black / African American59.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
18.8%
Hispanic
12.7%
Black
59.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
8.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.