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#741 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 40% in state
Sandston Elementary
Elementary School · Henrico County Public Schools · Sandston, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 Naglee Ave, Sandston, VA 23150
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandston Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandston 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,184
Median home value
$264,600
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23150; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Fair Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Cashell Donahoe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| David A. Kaechele ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henrico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #13 of 67
- District spending per student
- $12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandston Elementary is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandston Elementary
Sandston Elementary is a public elementary school in Sandston, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandston Elementary
What grades does Sandston Elementary serve?
Sandston Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandston Elementary?
Sandston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandston Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandston Elementary rank in VA?
Sandston Elementary ranks #741 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sandston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sandston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandston Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandston Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandston Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandston Elementary?
92.4% of students at Sandston 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (804) 328-4055
- Area population (ZIP 23150)
- 12,152
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 23150; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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