Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sandy Hook Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Hook Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Sandy Hook Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Sandy Hook Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-bxgqfn0.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-btyRhHE.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-btyRhJs.png)
Black
2%
22%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-ZdiQr6.png)
White
79%
46%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Sandy Hook Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-bnQKG0h.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-lgmS9x.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Sandy Hook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/86000/85533/sandy-hook-elementary-school-chart-BabBt6.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Hook Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is ranked #1032 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sandy Hook Elementary School often compared to?
Sandy Hook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honey Run Elementary School, W.w. Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School?
721 students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sandy Hook Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Hook Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Hook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Hook Elementary School part of?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is part of Shenandoah Co PBLC Schs School District.
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