Serving 828 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 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (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 828 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
828 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Hook 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
#957 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
2%
21%
White
77%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
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 #957 out of 1,773 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 Ashby-lee Elementary School, W.w. Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
828 students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sandy Hook Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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