Sinai Elementary School

1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 247 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sinai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Sinai Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Sinai 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 Sinai Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1632 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
20-24%
54%
(20-21)
45-49%
69%
(20-21)
11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
69%
22%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinai Elementary School's ranking?
Sinai Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,792 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
247 students attend Sinai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sinai Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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