Sandlick Elementary

ses.dcps.k12.va.us/

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandlick Elementary School, located in the rural community of Birchleaf, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dickenson County Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Appalachian region, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its students. By fostering close ties with the local community, Sandlick Elementary focuses on foundational academics while encouraging personal development, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s digital presence highlights its role as a resource hub for students, parents, and staff, offering access to essential information such as academic calendars, faculty contacts, and district policies. As part of a smaller school system, Sandlick Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, where staff members prioritize student well-being alongside traditional curriculum goals. Through its integration of standard Virginia educational requirements and local community values, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Birchleaf area.

376

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandlick Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
364 (96.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dickenson County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)865-5361
Website:	http://ses.dcps.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 64