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Sandlick Elementary

Summary:

Sandlick Elementary is a public elementary school in Birchleaf, Virginia, serving 376 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 131 school districts in the state.

Sandlick Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 12.6 over the past three years. However, Sandlick Elementary serves a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 90-95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has been able to maintain its academic excellence, a testament to the dedication of its teachers and staff.

In comparison to nearby schools, Sandlick Elementary has a much more homogeneous student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white. This contrasts with the more diverse student bodies of schools like St. Paul Elementary and Coeburn Primary. While Sandlick outperforms the Dickenson County Public Schools district, it lags behind the higher-performing Wise County Public Schools, which have several schools ranked among the top in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 186 Anderson Lane
       Birchleaf, VA  24220-0188

(276) 865-5361

District: Dickenson County Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Rank History for Sandlick Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sandlick Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.23 718th 1062 32.4%
2006 26.27 942nd 1071 12.0%
2007 41.31 734th 1083 32.2%
2008 47.84 664th 1081 38.6%
2009 52.35 556th 1082 48.6%
2010 38.59 848th 1113 23.8%
2011 43.09 746th 1117 33.2%
2012 51.72 598th 1117 46.5%
2013 48.80 616th 1120 45.0%
2014 42.75 711th 1110 35.9%
2015 27.78 894th 1100 18.7%
2016 42.68 731st 1096 33.3%
2017 44.47 694th 1099 36.9%
2018 74.16 238th 1097 78.3%
2019 76.27 222nd 1105 79.9%
2021 40.19 709th 1103 35.7%
2022 57.17 510th 1109 54.0%
2023 52.67 584th 1114 47.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandlick Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.82 430th 1100 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandlick Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.31 675th 1093 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sandlick Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.59 774th 984 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sandlick Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 663 663
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 638 638
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 599 599
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 613 613
1993 537 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 504 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 499 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 499 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 507 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 605 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 614 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2000 618 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 614
2001 589 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 586 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 586 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 568 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 570
2005 548 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 553
2006 525 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 531
2007 524 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 530
2008 534 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 535
2009 531 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 535
2010 559 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 565
2011 525 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 531
2012 562 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 569
2013 553 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 563
2014 536 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 546
2015 559 5 2 4 0 0 0 0 570
2016 440 3 2 2 0 0 1 0 448
2017 413 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 420
2018 426 4 0 2 1 0 5 0 438
2019 415 2 0 4 1 0 3 0 425
2020 424 3 0 8 2 0 2 0 439
2021 370 4 0 5 2 0 2 0 383
2022 364 2 1 3 1 0 3 0 374
2023 364 2 1 6 0 0 3 0 376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sandlick Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 663 35.7 18.5 n/a
1990 638 36.0 17.7 n/a
1991 599 35.9 16.6 n/a
1992 613 36.6 16.7 n/a
1993 537 33.4 16.1 n/a
1994 505 29.8 n/a 47.1
1995 499 n/a 0.0 52.9
1996 499 n/a 0.0 52.9
1997 507 n/a 0.0 55
1998 605 n/a 0.0 52.6
1999 614 36.0 17.1 70
2000 614 n/a 0.0 66.2
2001 589 39.0 15.1 62.1
2002 589 40.0 14.7 65.2
2003 589 40.0 14.7 65.2
2004 570 40.0 14.3 68.5
2005 553 38.0 14.6 66.8
2006 531 39.0 13.6 66.8
2007 530 35.1 15.1 65.5
2008 535 23.5 22.8 58.8
2009 535 25.5 21.0 55.4
2010 565 25.8 21.8 55.9
2011 531 27.3 19.4 60.1
2012 569 36.8 15.4 52
2013 563 34.1 16.4 59
2014 546 34.1 15.9 62.5
2015 570 33.0 17.2 62.3
2016 448 27.0 16.5 66.5
2017 420 26.0 16.1 68.1
2018 438 25.0 17.5 79.5
2019 425 27.0 15.7 84
2020 439 26.6 16.4 81.5
2021 383 32.6 11.7 n/a
2022 374 35.2 10.6 95.7
2023 376 29.7 12.6 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sandlick Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 663 35.7 18.5 n/a
1990 638 36.0 17.7 n/a
1991 599 35.9 16.6 n/a
1992 613 36.6 16.7 n/a
1993 537 33.4 16.1 n/a
1994 505 29.8 n/a 47.1
1995 499 n/a 0.0 52.9
1996 499 n/a 0.0 52.9
1997 507 n/a 0.0 55
1998 605 n/a 0.0 52.6
1999 614 36.0 17.1 70
2000 614 n/a 0.0 66.2
2001 589 39.0 15.1 62.1
2002 589 40.0 14.7 65.2
2003 589 40.0 14.7 65.2
2004 570 40.0 14.3 68.5
2005 553 38.0 14.6 66.8
2006 531 39.0 13.6 66.8
2007 530 35.1 15.1 65.5
2008 535 23.5 22.8 58.8
2009 535 25.5 21.0 55.4
2010 565 25.8 21.8 55.9
2011 531 27.3 19.4 60.1
2012 569 36.8 15.4 52
2013 563 34.1 16.4 59
2014 546 34.1 15.9 62.5
2015 570 33.0 17.2 62.3
2016 448 27.0 16.5 66.5
2017 420 26.0 16.1 68.1
2018 438 25.0 17.5 79.5
2019 425 27.0 15.7 84
2020 439 26.6 16.4 81.5
2021 383 32.6 11.7 n/a
2022 374 35.2 10.6 95.7
2023 376 29.7 12.6 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandlick Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (15.8%) $5,398 (84.2%) $6,412
2020 $709 (10.7%) $5,925 (89.3%) $6,634
2021 $939 (12.6%) $6,525 (87.4%) $7,464

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandlick Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 584th of 1114 Elementary schools
 32.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandlick Elementary)9485.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)8986
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sandlick Elementary)8583.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)8578.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandlick Elementary)9157.6
 33.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)9148.9
 42.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sandlick Elementary)7861
 17%
   4th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)8258.4
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandlick Elementary)9773.4
 23.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)9757.2
 39.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sandlick Elementary)8867.2
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dickenson County Public Schools)9259.8
 32.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sandlick Elementary)8367.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)9066
 24%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students425376
 11.5%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White415364
 12.3%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%90.7%
 6.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Sandlick Elementary.

Students at Sandlick Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.


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