Serving 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 837 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
School Overview
Sandy Hook Elementary School's student population of 837 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
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 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?
837 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-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Hook Elementary School part of?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is part of Shenandoah County School District.
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