- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Strasburg, VA
Sandy Hook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Hook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510351001547
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Hook Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Hook Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hook Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sandy Hook Elementary held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510351001547 · Strasburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 13.4:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
Sandy Hook Elementary held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sandy Hook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- This school
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- Central High
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High
614 students
- Peter Muhlenbe
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
535 students
What this shows Sandy Hook Elementary reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Hook Elementary compares
Sandy Hook Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Sandy Hook Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Hook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Muhlenberg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Hook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hook Elementary
How many students attend Sandy Hook Elementary?
Sandy Hook Elementary has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Strasburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hook Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Hook Elementary?
74.0% of students at Sandy Hook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Hook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Hook Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Strasburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Hook Elementary?
Sandy Hook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandy Hook Elementary rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hook Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Sandy Hook Elementary, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Central High (728 students), and Honey Run Elementary (692 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.