Enrollment
828
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Hook Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Hook Elementary
Sandy Hook Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Strasburg, Virginia, enrolling 828 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 74.0% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students) and Central High (728 students) alongside Sandy Hook Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandy Hook Elementary compares
Sandy Hook Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah County Public Schools, which includes Sandy Hook Elementary.
$13,606
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Strasburg on the city page.
Is Sandy Hook Elementary a good school?
Sandy Hook Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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