Sandy Hook Elementary

Summary:

Sandy Hook Elementary is a public elementary school in Strasburg, Virginia, serving 837 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Shenandoah County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 130 districts in the state.

Sandy Hook Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in key subject areas like math, reading, and science. The school has a higher percentage of White (78.85%) and Hispanic (9.8%) students compared to nearby schools, which range from 63.67% to 80.85% White and 7.66% to 20.64% Hispanic. While the school's Hispanic student population ranks highly among Virginia elementary schools, its White student population ranking is relatively low, suggesting potential achievement gaps that may need to be addressed.

Another notable factor is the school's high percentage of students (73.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding Frederick County and Warren County schools, which range from 26.34% to 66.15%. Despite this challenge, Sandy Hook Elementary has demonstrated consistent academic success, suggesting the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. Continued analysis of the school's strategies and resource allocation could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes for all students in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 162 Stickley Loop
       Strasburg, VA  22657


(540) 465-8281

District: Shenandoah County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
478th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,869 Help


Students who attend Sandy Hook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Signal Knob Middle
High:    Strasburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  837

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandy Hook Elementary ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.93. (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 Sandy Hook Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Hook Elementary is $8,869, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shenandoah County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy Hook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Hook Elementary 478th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sandy Hook Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shenandoah County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah County Public Schools 53rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandy Hook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.80 596th 1062 43.9%
2006 49.83 613th 1071 42.8%
2007 46.94 657th 1083 39.3%
2008 29.51 904th 1081 16.4%
2009 19.08 1011th 1082 6.6%
2010 43.45 774th 1113 30.5%
2011 44.65 724th 1117 35.2%
2012 41.91 757th 1117 32.2%
2013 46.20 655th 1120 41.5%
2014 33.44 849th 1110 23.5%
2015 42.67 739th 1100 32.8%
2016 46.51 679th 1096 38.0%
2017 17.65 996th 1099 9.4%
2018 10.93 1033rd 1097 5.8%
2019 22.15 960th 1105 13.1%
2021 50.18 592nd 1103 46.3%
2022 54.39 545th 1109 50.9%
2023 58.01 508th 1114 54.4%
2024 60.93 478th 1114 57.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.53 187th 245 23.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.68 29th 300 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.08 363rd 1036 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.38 499th 1100 54.6%
2024 64.67 405th 1098 63.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.81 286th 324 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.33 498th 1093 54.4%
2024 54.00 540th 1101 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.91 184th 564 67.4%
2024 69.72 165th 580 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy Hook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.03 745th 984 24.3%
2024 37.05 709th 979 27.6%
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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.

Sandy Hook Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Open Quote Sandy Hook Elementary is starting its third year of the RtI program and it has made a big difference for students who might otherwise "slip through the cracks." In addition, they have an amazing "watch dogs" program that encourages positive male role models (mostly dads) to volunteer during the school day. It has been very successful. I have been extremely satisfied with the teachers my two children have had while at Sandy Hook! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sandy Hook 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 496 496
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 473 473
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 524 524
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
1993 602 17 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1994 610 19 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1995 659 16 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1996 659 16 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1997 647 18 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1998 641 20 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1999 609 23 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2000 610 18 4 9 0 n/a n/a -4 637
2001 752 15 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2002 785 29 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2003 785 29 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2004 817 27 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2005 866 32 4 30 3 n/a n/a 0 935
2006 851 45 7 22 5 n/a n/a 0 930
2007 874 49 6 29 3 n/a n/a 5 966
2008 897 40 8 34 4 n/a n/a 12 995
2009 894 45 10 51 4 n/a n/a 10 1014
2010 902 57 12 35 2 n/a n/a 10 1018
2011 888 34 8 36 2 0 28 0 996
2012 909 32 6 38 1 0 28 0 1014
2013 907 35 8 43 1 0 28 0 1022
2014 882 39 5 49 1 0 35 0 1011
2015 856 39 3 55 1 0 37 0 991
2016 802 36 3 46 0 0 45 0 932
2017 784 26 4 60 0 0 46 0 920
2018 755 32 4 64 0 0 49 0 904
2019 744 30 5 70 2 0 57 0 908
2020 724 25 10 73 1 0 69 0 902
2021 559 15 11 60 0 0 50 0 695
2022 570 16 12 69 1 3 50 0 721
2023 660 17 14 82 1 5 58 0 837

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 Sandy Hook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 496 28.1 17.6 n/a
1990 473 29.2 16.1 n/a
1991 524 30.8 17.0 n/a
1992 539 31.4 17.1 n/a
1993 633 39.8 15.9 n/a
1994 643 37.8 n/a 15.4
1995 690 n/a 0.0 16.5
1996 690 n/a 0.0 16.5
1997 684 n/a 0.0 18.1
1998 678 n/a 0.0 15.6
1999 650 46.0 14.1 24.8
2000 637 n/a 0.0 21.2
2001 783 55.4 14.1 22.7
2002 838 64.0 13.1 22.7
2003 838 64.0 13.1 22.7
2004 869 57.0 15.2 23
2005 935 58.0 16.1 25
2006 930 66.0 14.1 24.7
2007 966 70.2 13.8 26.3
2008 995 54.2 18.4 28.6
2009 1014 57.2 17.7 32.9
2010 1018 57.2 17.8 34.2
2011 996 55.5 17.9 35.4
2012 1014 57.3 17.6 39
2013 1022 58.2 17.5 42.3
2014 1011 55.6 18.1 43.1
2015 991 58.0 17.0 42.6
2016 932 61.0 15.2 39.5
2017 920 55.9 16.4 40.1
2018 904 54.0 16.7 42.3
2019 908 53.8 16.8 42.2
2020 902 56.6 15.9 46
2021 695 51.8 13.3 n/a
2022 721 50.0 14.3 57.6
2023 837 62.0 13.5 74

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 Sandy Hook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 496 28.1 17.6 n/a
1990 473 29.2 16.1 n/a
1991 524 30.8 17.0 n/a
1992 539 31.4 17.1 n/a
1993 633 39.8 15.9 n/a
1994 643 37.8 n/a 15.4
1995 690 n/a 0.0 16.5
1996 690 n/a 0.0 16.5
1997 684 n/a 0.0 18.1
1998 678 n/a 0.0 15.6
1999 650 46.0 14.1 24.8
2000 637 n/a 0.0 21.2
2001 783 55.4 14.1 22.7
2002 838 64.0 13.1 22.7
2003 838 64.0 13.1 22.7
2004 869 57.0 15.2 23
2005 935 58.0 16.1 25
2006 930 66.0 14.1 24.7
2007 966 70.2 13.8 26.3
2008 995 54.2 18.4 28.6
2009 1014 57.2 17.7 32.9
2010 1018 57.2 17.8 34.2
2011 996 55.5 17.9 35.4
2012 1014 57.3 17.6 39
2013 1022 58.2 17.5 42.3
2014 1011 55.6 18.1 43.1
2015 991 58.0 17.0 42.6
2016 932 61.0 15.2 39.5
2017 920 55.9 16.4 40.1
2018 904 54.0 16.7 42.3
2019 908 53.8 16.8 42.2
2020 902 56.6 15.9 46
2021 695 51.8 13.3 n/a
2022 721 50.0 14.3 57.6
2023 837 62.0 13.5 74

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 Sandy Hook Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $438 (6.6%) $6,175 (93.4%) $6,613
2020 $409 (5.8%) $6,636 (94.2%) $7,045
2021 $803 (9.1%) $8,066 (90.9%) $8,869

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Hook 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 960th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 508th of 1114 Elementary schools
 41.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandy Hook Elementary)7975
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)7967.1
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sandy Hook Elementary)6062.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6059.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Hook Elementary)7380.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)7365.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sandy Hook Elementary)6865
 3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6262.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Hook Elementary)7377.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah County Public Schools)7272
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sandy Hook Elementary)6570.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6966.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sandy Hook Elementary)5973.9
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Shenandoah County Public Schools)6566.1
 1.1%
   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 Students908837
 7.8%
African American3017
 43.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian514
 180%
Hispanic7082
 17.1%
Pacific Islander05
White744660
 11.3%
Two or More Races5758
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%74%
 31.8%


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Students who attend Sandy Hook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Signal Knob Middle
High : Strasburg High

Students at Sandy Hook Elementary are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Sandy Hook Elementary ranks 478th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 837 students attended Sandy Hook Elementary.


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