Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
24%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School's ranking?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is ranked #1597 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School often compared to?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School?
454 students attend T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School offer ?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School part of?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School located?
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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