Sandston Elementary

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandston Elementary, located at 7 Naglee Ave in Sandston, Virginia, is a dedicated public school serving the local community within the Henrico County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Sandston, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood activities and family engagement. Beyond traditional academics, Sandston Elementary prioritizes the development of the "whole child," providing various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, character building, and physical well-being. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

201

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	40
Black	55
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
77 (38.3%)
Black
55 (27.4%)
Hispanic
40 (19.9%)
Two or More
22 (10.9%)
Asian
4 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)328-4055
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32