Serving 322 students in grades 3-5, John M. Gandy 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 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M. Gandy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John M. Gandy Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John M. Gandy 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 John M. Gandy Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#955 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M. Gandy Elementary School's ranking?
John M. Gandy Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John M. Gandy Elementary School often compared to?
John M. Gandy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Clay Elementary School, Elmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John M. Gandy Elementary School?
322 students attend John M. Gandy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John M. Gandy Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M. Gandy Elementary School?
John M. Gandy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John M. Gandy Elementary School offer ?
John M. Gandy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John M. Gandy Elementary School part of?
John M. Gandy Elementary School is part of Hanover County School District.
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