Sinai Elementary

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Sinai Elementary ranks 778 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sinai Elementary is a public elementary school located in Halifax, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 220. The school is part of the Halifax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 86 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sinai Elementary stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (73.64%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 23.58% to 31.38% African American students. Sinai Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the 2-3 star ratings of nearby schools like Mount Airy Elementary and Sydnor Jennings Elementary. The school's student performance on SOL tests is generally lower than the Halifax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages, particularly in mathematics and science.

Additionally, Sinai Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Despite this high poverty rate, the school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,688 to $16,178 over the past few years, compared to the lower per-student spending of nearby schools. These factors suggest that Sinai Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and effective resource allocation that set it apart from the surrounding schools and warrant further investigation and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558

(434) 476-6193

District: Halifax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
778^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,688

Students who attend Sinai Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Halifax County Middle
High:	Halifax County High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.6%

White:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sinai Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Halifax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Sinai Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Halifax County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sinai Elementary is $8,688. 3 elementary schools in the Halifax County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sinai Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sinai Elementary 778^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sinai Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Halifax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County Public Schools 86^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sinai Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sinai Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	52.26	600^th	1113	46.1%
2011	25.88	987^th	1117	11.6%
2012	38.24	821^st	1117	26.5%
2013	16.94	1033^rd	1120	7.8%
2014	3.38	1097^th	1110	1.2%
2015	4.66	1085^th	1100	1.4%
2016	2.50	1084^th	1096	1.1%
2017	6.27	1068^th	1099	2.8%
2018	26.14	911^th	1097	17.0%
2019	29.87	880^th	1105	20.4%
2021	15.02	963^rd	1103	12.7%
2022	29.99	848^th	1109	23.5%
2023	29.54	848^th	1114	23.9%
2024	35.02	778^th	1114	30.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Sinai Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.06	807^th	1100	26.6%
2024	64.47	408^th	1098	62.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sinai Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.16	777^th	1093	28.9%
2024	30.25	831^st	1101	24.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Sinai Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.08	340^th	579	41.3%
2024	73.95	131^st	588	77.7%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sinai Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	83	223	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	310
2009	66	197	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	264
2010	63	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
2011	58	194	0	1	0	0	1	254
2012	57	193	0	0	1	0	1	252
2013	55	218	1	2	0	0	3	279
2014	51	203	1	0	1	0	6	262
2015	46	206	1	1	1	0	5	260
2016	40	185	1	0	0	0	9	235
2017	42	189	1	0	0	0	11	243
2018	48	176	1	1	0	0	13	239
2019	43	160	0	4	0	0	13	220
2020	41	138	1	6	0	0	12	198
2021	43	131	0	10	0	0	12	196
2022	32	127	0	7	0	0	11	177
2023	30	162	0	13	0	0	15	220

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 Sinai Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	310	21.0	14.8	79.4
2009	264	20.0	13.2	83.7
2010	260	18.0	14.4	83.5
2011	254	15.0	16.9	85.4
2012	252	23.1	10.8	92.1
2013	279	24.6	11.3	84.9
2014	262	23.7	11.0	87
2015	260	26.0	10.0	85.8
2016	235	26.0	9.0	90.2
2017	243	24.7	9.8	98.8
2018	239	23.0	10.3	88.7
2019	220	23.4	9.3	83.2
2020	198	20.1	9.8	84.3
2021	196	17.7	11.0	n/a
2022	177	22.2	7.9	94.4
2023	220	19.5	11.2	92.7

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 Sinai Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	310	21.0	14.8	79.4
2009	264	20.0	13.2	83.7
2010	260	18.0	14.4	83.5
2011	254	15.0	16.9	85.4
2012	252	23.1	10.8	92.1
2013	279	24.6	11.3	84.9
2014	262	23.7	11.0	87
2015	260	26.0	10.0	85.8
2016	235	26.0	9.0	90.2
2017	243	24.7	9.8	98.8
2018	239	23.0	10.3	88.7
2019	220	23.4	9.3	83.2
2020	198	20.1	9.8	84.3
2021	196	17.7	11.0	n/a
2022	177	22.2	7.9	94.4
2023	220	19.5	11.2	92.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sinai Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,407 (14.9%)	$13,771 (85.1%)	$16,178
2020	$2,035 (19.0%)	$8,683 (81.0%)	$10,718
2021	$1,284 (14.8%)	$7,403 (85.2%)	$8,688

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sinai 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 880^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 848^th of 1114 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sinai Elementary)	83	63	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)	86	66	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	67	15%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sinai Elementary)	72	67	5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)	71	61	10%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	68	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sinai Elementary)	76	51.7	24.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)	86	60	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sinai Elementary)	66	48.3	17.7%
4th Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)	76	62.9	13.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sinai Elementary)	65	71.4	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Public Schools)	83	64.4	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Sinai Elementary)	70	57.1	12.9%
5th Grade Science (Halifax County Public Schools)	75	60.8	14.2%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sinai Elementary)	67	66.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Reading (Halifax County Public Schools)	77	72.4	4.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	220
African American	160	162	1.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	13	225%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	30	30.2%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.2%	92.7%	9.5%

Schools Near Sinai Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sinai Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Sinai Elementary Drive	Halifax	24558	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 476-6193	220	20	11.2	92.7%	30 (13.6%)	162 (73.6%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	35	778^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.2%		29.5	848^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.9%	70	74.1	34.8	60.7	67.9	73.1	47.8	68.0	39.1	$8,688	$1,284	$7,403
South Boston Elementary	Public	K-5	2320 Parker Avenue	South Boston	24592	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 517-2620	666	44	15.3	92.9%	206 (30.9%)	372 (55.9%)	44 (6.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (4.8%)	41.1	715^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.8%		26.7	875^th of 1114 public elementary schools	21.5%	160	73.6	62.2	62.5	60.4	65.7	65.1	71.9	61.5	$6,546	$702	$5,844
Clays Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Clays Mill School Dr	Scottsburg	24589	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 476-3022	212	20	10.7	93.9%	138 (65.1%)	56 (26.4%)	13 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	67.2	394^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.6%		59.3	489^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.1%	95	76.0	74.2	85.0	85.0	72.0	77.4	65.0	87.1	$11,620	$1,323	$10,297
Meadville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Meadville School Loop	Nathalie	24577	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 349-1012	162	15	10.8	95.7%	105 (64.8%)	39 (24.1%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.4%)	60.5	485^th of 1114 public elementary schools	56.5%		63.5	423^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	62.0%	62	85.7		66.7	62.5	82.1	61.1	79.2		$7,962	$775	$7,187
Scottsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 Scottsburg School Trail	Scottsburg	24589	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 454-6454	188	19	10.0	94.1%	107 (56.9%)	59 (31.4%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (8.0%)	48.9	630^th of 1114 public elementary schools	43.4%		66.8	387^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.3%	243	66.7	70.8	71.9	65.6	68.4	79.2	62.5	66.7	$8,730	$672	$8,058
Cluster Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.	Alton	24520	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 517-2600	547	38	14.5	95.1%	351 (64.2%)	129 (23.6%)	41 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	45.6	664^th of 1114 public elementary schools	40.4%		49	619^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.4%	45	64.3	63.2	76.3	57.9	63.9	70.2	73.7	70.2	$7,576	$1,672	$5,904
Sydnor Jennings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd	Nathalie	24577	Halifax County	Halifax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 349-1013	192	18	10.5	92.2%	104 (54.2%)	60 (31.3%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (10.9%)	25.4	893^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	19.8%		24.7	890^th of 1114 public elementary schools	20.1%	3	69.6	47.8	71.4	50.0	56.5	60.9	53.6	43.5	$10,865	$1,078	$9,787
Mount Airy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir	Gretna	24557	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(434) 630-1816	142	17	8.3	78.9%	82 (57.7%)	46 (32.4%)	9 (6.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	85	120^th of 1114 public elementary schools	89.2%		68.8	357^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.0%	237	89.7	95.0	94.4	77.8	89.3	95.0	72.2	89.5	$10,871	$1,605	$9,266

Frequently Asked Questions about Sinai Elementary

Is Sinai Elementary a good school?

Sinai Elementary ranks 778^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sinai Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Sinai Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sinai Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sinai Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Halifax County Middle
High : Halifax County High

What is the racial makeup of Sinai Elementary?

Students at Sinai Elementary are 74% African American, 14% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Sinai Elementary in?

Halifax County Public Schools

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