Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanville 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 20-24% (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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sanville Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sanville 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 Sanville Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%

Hispanic
11%
19%

Black
6%
22%

White
77%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanville Elementary School's ranking?
Sanville Elementary School is ranked #1672 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sanville Elementary School?
248 students attend Sanville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sanville Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanville Elementary School?
Sanville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanville Elementary School offer ?
Sanville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanville Elementary School part of?
Sanville Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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