Serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sealston 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 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sealston Elementary School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sealston 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 Sealston Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#905 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sealston Elementary School's ranking?
Sealston Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sealston Elementary School often compared to?
Sealston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King George Elementary School, Potomac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sealston Elementary School?
754 students attend Sealston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sealston Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sealston Elementary School?
Sealston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sealston Elementary School offer ?
Sealston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sealston Elementary School part of?
Sealston Elementary School is part of King George County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
I go to this school. Its Fun we get to do a lot of fun assemblies (sorry if that is spelled wrong) and stuff like that.
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