Sandy Hook Elementary

www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/shes

828 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public primary school located in Strasburg, Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Shenandoah County Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the fostering of a supportive atmosphere for young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. As part of a rural school district, Sandy Hook Elementary often highlights the importance of close-knit community involvement and staff dedication in meeting the diverse needs of its students. Located along Stickley Loop, the school functions as a central hub for the families of Strasburg, emphasizing a commitment to both local educational excellence and the overall well-being of its student population.

828

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Hook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	640
Hispanic	107
Black	18
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
640 (77.3%)
Hispanic
107 (12.9%)
Two or More
48 (5.8%)
Black
18 (2.2%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Shenandoah County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)465-8281
Website:	http://www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/shes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
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 32

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 144