Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandy Lane Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Lane Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
61%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Lane Elementary School is ranked #2653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sandy Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Sandy Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sandy Lane Elementary School?
304 students attend Sandy Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sandy Lane Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Lane Elementary School?
Sandy Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy Lane Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandy Lane Elementary School part of?
Sandy Lane Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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