Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T. Ryland Sanford 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 53% (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 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T. Ryland Sanford Elementary serves the northwest part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe that all children can learn, and it is our responsibility to teach them.
School Rankings
T. Ryland Sanford 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 T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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 T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School's ranking?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is ranked #1552 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School often compared to?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% 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 T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School?
498 students attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School offer ?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School part of?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School located?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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