Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School vs. T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School
Should you attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School or T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
472 students
454 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1597 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
74
Grade 1 Students
81
78
Grade 2 Students
91
88
Grade 3 Students
73
77
Grade 4 Students
85
66
Grade 5 Students
57
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
51%
43%
% White
18%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
