T. Ryland Sanford Elementary

sanford.nn.k12.va.us/

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the staff strives to engage students through diverse instructional strategies, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Sanford Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture, Sanford Elementary works to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in all of its students.

498

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	94
Black	209
Asian	18
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
209 (42.0%)
White
118 (23.7%)
Hispanic
94 (18.9%)
Two or More
56 (11.2%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)886-7778
Website:	http://sanford.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	48%
Male	259	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)