ELKO MIDDLE

730 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elko Middle School, located in Sandston, Virginia, serves as a key educational hub within the Henrico County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that caters to the developmental needs of early adolescents. By focusing on both core curricular excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students, Elko Middle strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its dedication to providing varied extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and academic enrichment programs. With its location in the Sandston area, Elko Middle maintains strong ties to its surrounding neighborhood, encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the overall learning experience. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning in every student.

730

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELKO MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	103
Black	444
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
444 (60.8 %)
White
145 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (14.1 %)
Two or More
31 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)328-4110
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
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

Grade 6 237

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 248