Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sealston 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 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sealston Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sealston 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 Sealston Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#905 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
61%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sealston Elementary School's ranking?
Sealston Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sealston Elementary School often compared to?
Sealston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King George Elementary School, Potomac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sealston Elementary School?
735 students attend Sealston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sealston Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sealston Elementary School?
Sealston Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sealston Elementary School offer ?
Sealston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sealston Elementary School part of?
Sealston Elementary School is part of King GEO Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
I go to this school. Its Fun we get to do a lot of fun assemblies (sorry if that is spelled wrong) and stuff like that.
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