Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sydnor Jennings 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sydnor Jennings Elementary serves the northern part of Nathalie, VA, covering an area of approximately 122.9 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 6.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to a maximum of 10.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sydnor Jennings 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 Sydnor Jennings Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1505 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sydnor Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School is ranked #1505 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sydnor Jennings Elementary School often compared to?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookneal Elementary School, Meadville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Sydnor Jennings Elementary School?
157 students attend Sydnor Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sydnor Jennings Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sydnor Jennings Elementary School?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sydnor Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sydnor Jennings Elementary School part of?
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School is part of Halifax County School District.
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