Sandy Hook Elementary

www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/shes

837 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

837

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Hook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	82
Black	17
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
660 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (9.8 %)
Two or More
58 (6.9 %)
Black
17 (2.0 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Shenandoah County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)465-8281
Website:	http://www.shenandoah.k12.va.us/shes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
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 35

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 136