Sealston Elementary

Summary:

Sealston Elementary is a public elementary school in King George, Virginia, serving 754 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the King George County Public Schools district, which is ranked 69 out of 130 in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sealston Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 59.28% White, 13.53% African American, 12.07% Hispanic, and 14.32% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is slightly lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and English reading. While Sealston's African American students perform well compared to their peers in the state, the White and low socioeconomic status students lag behind. Additionally, the school's military connected students have a lower ranking compared to the overall school ranking.

When compared to nearby schools, such as King George Elementary and some Stafford County Public Schools, Sealston Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. The school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools, as well as targeting support for underperforming student groups to help drive further improvements.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11048 Fletchers Chapel Rd.
       King George, VA  22485


(540) 775-3400

District: King George County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
734th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,493 Help


Students who attend Sealston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    King George Middle
High:    King George High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
Two or more races:
14.3%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sealston Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the King George County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.26. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Sealston Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the King George County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sealston Elementary is $7,493, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the King George County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sealston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sealston Elementary 734th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sealston Elementary in the ranking list.)

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King George County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks King George County Public Schools 69th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sealston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.48 854th 1062 19.6%
2006 30.78 891st 1071 16.8%
2007 23.60 971st 1083 10.3%
2008 33.92 841st 1081 22.2%
2009 24.91 964th 1082 10.9%
2010 25.43 987th 1113 11.3%
2011 54.75 544th 1117 51.3%
2012 32.29 909th 1117 18.6%
2013 32.12 855th 1120 23.7%
2014 50.38 597th 1110 46.2%
2015 59.54 480th 1100 56.4%
2016 58.07 496th 1096 54.7%
2017 48.68 636th 1099 42.1%
2018 44.79 708th 1097 35.5%
2019 54.72 569th 1105 48.5%
2021 57.37 504th 1103 54.3%
2022 58.87 491st 1109 55.7%
2023 55.18 548th 1114 50.8%
2024 39.26 734th 1114 34.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.81 205th 245 16.3%
2024 9.33 242nd 247 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.78 814th 1036 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.24 592nd 1100 46.2%
2024 39.49 730th 1098 33.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.98 104th 182 42.9%
2024 22.66 168th 195 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.70 496th 1093 54.6%
2024 37.87 750th 1101 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.88 131st 579 77.4%
2024 35.24 437th 588 25.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.84 257th 564 54.4%
2024 53.22 292nd 580 49.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sealston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.43 605th 984 38.5%
2024 23.65 831st 979 15.1%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Open Quote STEM focus, clean rooms, administrators and teachers focus on student needs Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 10, 2016

Open Quote I had a horrible experience with this school. It began with the rude secretary and ended with the administration unwilling to resolve a bullying problem. My 5 year-old daughter was lost at their school and was bullied both on their school bus and on their playground. The bus driver, teacher, and principal were made aware of it. The first step was for me to miss work so that I could drive my daughter to school. The bully on the bus who had been shoving my 5 year-old under the seats was permitted back on the bus after a short time. She was allowed to kick my child out of her seat and choose the seat she wanted, leaving my child to sit with a stranger.
We ultimately resolved the bullying situation at Sealston by removing my daughter from the school and sending her to a local, private school at great expense to our family. The school met with us one morning to tell us that her being bullied was normal behavior of children and that changing schools would be expensive. They were unwilling to hold the children accountable or help my daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sealston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 460 108 12 18 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 482 130 8 26 1 n/a n/a 15 662
2007 483 125 17 32 2 n/a n/a 39 698
2008 507 150 14 32 6 n/a n/a 42 751
2009 554 168 13 42 3 n/a n/a 48 828
2010 610 185 13 28 4 n/a n/a 53 893
2011 542 157 4 33 4 0 24 0 764
2012 531 139 2 42 2 0 34 0 750
2013 560 131 1 42 3 3 27 0 767
2014 567 118 3 46 5 1 45 0 785
2015 556 117 5 58 6 1 60 0 803
2016 532 108 6 59 4 0 66 0 775
2017 527 114 8 71 4 0 80 0 804
2018 529 103 8 68 3 0 85 0 796
2019 529 88 9 64 3 0 96 0 789
2020 546 87 9 70 3 0 110 0 825
2021 477 82 9 65 1 0 104 0 738
2022 449 88 9 83 1 0 105 0 735
2023 447 102 6 91 0 0 108 0 754

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 Sealston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 601 n/a n/a 21.8
2006 662 41.0 16.1 17.8
2007 698 49.0 14.2 18.8
2008 751 39.0 19.3 22.3
2009 828 39.0 21.2 28.5
2010 893 43.0 20.7 32.1
2011 764 40.0 19.1 29.6
2012 750 44.0 17.0 30
2013 767 44.0 17.4 34.7
2014 785 42.5 18.4 31.3
2015 803 46.0 17.4 35.6
2016 775 46.0 16.8 30.8
2017 804 48.4 16.5 30.8
2018 796 48.9 16.2 30.9
2019 789 46.9 16.7 32.3
2020 825 44.9 18.3 27.5
2021 738 49.0 15.0 n/a
2022 735 41.1 17.8 30.9
2023 754 46.0 16.3 35.4

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 Sealston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 601 n/a n/a 21.8
2006 662 41.0 16.1 17.8
2007 698 49.0 14.2 18.8
2008 751 39.0 19.3 22.3
2009 828 39.0 21.2 28.5
2010 893 43.0 20.7 32.1
2011 764 40.0 19.1 29.6
2012 750 44.0 17.0 30
2013 767 44.0 17.4 34.7
2014 785 42.5 18.4 31.3
2015 803 46.0 17.4 35.6
2016 775 46.0 16.8 30.8
2017 804 48.4 16.5 30.8
2018 796 48.9 16.2 30.9
2019 789 46.9 16.7 32.3
2020 825 44.9 18.3 27.5
2021 738 49.0 15.0 n/a
2022 735 41.1 17.8 30.9
2023 754 46.0 16.3 35.4

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 Sealston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (6.1%) $5,986 (93.9%) $6,374
2020 $324 (5.4%) $5,732 (94.7%) $6,055
2021 $356 (4.8%) $7,137 (95.2%) $7,493

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sealston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 548th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sealston Elementary)8457.7
 26.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (King George County Public Schools)8264.7
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sealston Elementary)7659.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (King George County Public Schools)7264.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sealston Elementary)8074.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (King George County Public Schools)7768.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sealston Elementary)6979.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (King George County Public Schools)7476.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sealston Elementary)8275.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (King George County Public Schools)8275.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sealston Elementary)8366
 17%
   5th Grade Science (King George County Public Schools)8268.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sealston Elementary)7872.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (King George County Public Schools)7972.6
 6.4%
   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 Students789754
 4.4%
African American88102
 15.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic6491
 42.2%
Pacific Islander00
White529447
 15.5%
Two or More Races96108
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%35.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sealston Elementary

Students at Sealston Elementary are 59% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% African American, 12% Hispanic.

Sealston Elementary ranks 734th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 754 students attended Sealston Elementary.

Students who attend Sealston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : King George Middle
High : King George High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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