Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sinai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sinai Elementary serves the southwest part of Halifax, VA, covering an area of approximately 35.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinai Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Sinai Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinai Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
69%
21%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinai Elementary School's ranking?
Sinai Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sinai Elementary School often compared to?
Sinai Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadville Elementary School, South Boston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sinai Elementary School?
243 students attend Sinai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sinai Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinai Elementary School?
Sinai Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sinai Elementary School offer ?
Sinai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sinai Elementary School part of?
Sinai Elementary School is part of Halifax County School District.
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