Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandlick 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
97%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandlick Elementary School's ranking?
Sandlick Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sandlick Elementary School?
376 students attend Sandlick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sandlick Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandlick Elementary School?
Sandlick Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandlick Elementary School offer ?
Sandlick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandlick Elementary School part of?
Sandlick Elementary School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools.
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