Below Average
#1535 of 1,851 schools in VA
John M. Gandy Elementary
Elementary School · Hanover County Public Schools · Ashland, VA
A Hanover County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland, VA 23005
- Math 63% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2021)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John M. Gandy Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John M. Gandy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,049
Median home value
$376,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Elmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Battlefield Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 368 | Compare → |
| Beaverdam ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #23 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John M. Gandy Elementary is listed in Hanover County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John M. Gandy Elementary
John M. Gandy Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashland, VA, part of Hanover County Public Schools, serving approximately 307 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John M. Gandy Elementary
What grades does John M. Gandy Elementary serve?
John M. Gandy Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend John M. Gandy Elementary?
John M. Gandy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Gandy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Gandy Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John M. Gandy Elementary rank in VA?
John M. Gandy Elementary ranks #1,535 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is John M. Gandy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John M. Gandy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John M. Gandy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John M. Gandy Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is John M. Gandy Elementary a charter school?
No, John M. Gandy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John M. Gandy Elementary a Title I school?
No, John M. Gandy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John M. Gandy Elementary?
83.4% of students at John M. Gandy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (804) 365-4640
- Area population (ZIP 23005)
- 19,454
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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