- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Halifax, VA
Sinai Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sinai Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510177002769
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinai Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 243
- students enrolled
Sinai Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Halifax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510177002769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Sinai Elementary grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510177002769 · Halifax, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 12.8:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax County High (1,282 students)
Sinai Elementary grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sinai Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax County
Halifax County High
1,282 students
- Halifax County
Halifax County Middle
847 students
- South Boston E
South Boston Elementary
683 students
- Cluster Spring
Cluster Springs Elementary
572 students
- This school 243
Sinai Elementary
243 students
- Clays Mill Ele 236
Clays Mill Elementary
236 students
What this shows Sinai Elementary reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinai Elementary compares
Sinai Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 61% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$15,238
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.7%
White 19.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Sinai Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Public Schools reports $15,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sinai Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halifax County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Boston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cluster Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clays Mill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sinai Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinai Elementary
How many students attend Sinai Elementary?
Sinai Elementary has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Halifax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinai Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinai Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Sinai Elementary?
92.7% of students at Sinai Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinai Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sinai Elementary is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in Halifax, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinai Elementary?
Sinai Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Halifax County Public Schools?
Besides Sinai Elementary, Halifax County Public Schools also operates Halifax County High (1,282 students), Halifax County Middle (847 students), and South Boston Elementary (683 students). See the Halifax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.