Sinai Elementary

1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558

220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sinai Elementary School is a public school located in Halifax, Virginia, serving students in the Halifax County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in its community, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. As part of a smaller school system, Sinai Elementary is often recognized for its tight-knit environment and a personalized approach to instruction, aiming to create a supportive transition for students as they progress through their early educational years.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of Halifax County Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the development of well-rounded citizens. By utilizing local resources and maintaining strong communication with families, Sinai Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture. While it serves a specific geographic area in Halifax County, the school remains focused on meeting state educational standards while helping each student build the skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

220

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sinai Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	13
Black	162
Two or More	15

Black
162 (73.6 %)
White
30 (13.6 %)
Two or More
15 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Halifax County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)476-6193
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26