SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandy Hook Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shenandoah County Public Schools school district, located in Strasburg, VA with about 904 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Sandy Hook Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public primary school located in Strasburg, Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Shenandoah County Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the fostering of a supportive atmosphere for young learners. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their middle school years and beyond.
The school’s official website serves as a resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. As part of a rural school district, Sandy Hook Elementary often highlights the importance of close-knit community involvement and staff dedication in meeting the diverse needs of its students. Located along Stickley Loop, the school functions as a central hub for the families of Strasburg, emphasizing a commitment to both local educational excellence and the overall well-being of its student population.
For more information, contact Sandy Hook Elementary at (540) 465-8281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Strasburg, VA 22657
(540) 465-8281
SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Strasburg, VA with about 904 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shenandoah County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 904
- Teachers:
- 54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 904 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.