- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264001075
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. Ryland Sanford Elementary ranks #9 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510264001075 · Newport News, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 17.2:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 498
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
498 students
What this shows T. Ryland Sanford Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. Ryland Sanford Elementary compares
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. Ryland Sanford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. Ryland Sanford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Newport News
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Achievable Dream Academy
Standard public school
641 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Discovery Stem Academy
Standard public school
561 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Kiln Creek Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
How many students attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
90.0% of students at T. Ryland Sanford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 T. Ryland Sanford Elementary rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, T. Ryland Sanford Elementary ranks #9 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides T. Ryland Sanford Elementary, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.