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Gretna Elementary School vs. Sandusky Elementary School

Should you attend Gretna Elementary School or Sandusky Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gretna Elementary School
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sandusky Elementary School
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Sandusky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gretna Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandusky 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
453 students
335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gretna Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandusky Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gretna Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandusky Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsylvania County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandusky Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lynchburg City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#435 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#1171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gretna Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandusky Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gretna Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandusky Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gretna Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandusky Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gretna Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandusky Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
17
Kindergarten Students
62
44
Grade 1 Students
81
57
Grade 2 Students
69
53
Grade 3 Students
62
45
Grade 4 Students
65
62
Grade 5 Students
59
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gretna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandusky Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gretna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandusky Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gretna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandusky Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gretna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandusky Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gretna Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandusky Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lynchburg City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gretna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandusky Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gretna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandusky Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(20-21 School Year Data)
9%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gretna Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandusky Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lynchburg City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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