Serving 298 students in grades 3-5, John M. Gandy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M. Gandy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John M. Gandy Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
John M. Gandy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M. Gandy Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/85000/84770/john-m-gandy-elementary-school-chart-h5ipQB.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/85000/84770/john-m-gandy-elementary-school-chart-qSBlfq.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
18%
22%
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White
57%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John M. Gandy Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John M. Gandy Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/85000/84770/john-m-gandy-elementary-school-chart-bmaclNP.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/85000/84770/john-m-gandy-elementary-school-chart-IyOUFi.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of John M. Gandy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/85000/84770/john-m-gandy-elementary-school-chart-Xm08oP.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M. Gandy Elementary School's ranking?
John M. Gandy Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John M. Gandy Elementary School often compared to?
John M. Gandy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Clay Elementary School, Elmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John M. Gandy Elementary School?
298 students attend John M. Gandy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John M. Gandy Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M. Gandy Elementary School?
John M. Gandy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John M. Gandy Elementary School offer ?
John M. Gandy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John M. Gandy Elementary School part of?
John M. Gandy Elementary School is part of Hanover Co PBLC Schs School District.
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