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Sinai Elementary

1011 Sinai Elementary Drive, Halifax, VA 24558Halifax County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
220
Students
Total enrolled
$14,349
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 220 students in grades PK–05 in Halifax, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,349 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sinai Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Halifax, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 220 students. The district invests $14,349 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Sinai Elementary

220
Total Students
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution119 male · 101 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 204 students
Student Composition
14%
74%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black74%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510177002769

Academic Outcomes at Sinai Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24558

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,349Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,349
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,314
Student Support$2,726
Administration$1,722
Operations$2,152
Other$1,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,349 spent per student, an estimated $6,357 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
23%
State government
58.8%
Local (property tax)
23.4%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Boston ElementaryCluster Springs ElementaryClays Mill ElementarySydnor Jennings Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE
↓
High School
HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHalifax County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHalifax County Public Schools →
Phone: (434)476-6193
NCES ID: 510177002769
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Halifax seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Halifax County Public Schools
High
HALIFAX COUNTY HIGH
1,397 students · 09–12
● 32 opp90% FRL
Mid
HALIFAX COUNTY MIDDLE
925 students · 06–08
● 32 opp92% FRL
Elem
South Boston Elementary
666 students · KG–05
● 32 opp93% FRL
Elem
Cluster Springs Elementary
547 students · PK–05
● 40 opp95% FRL
Elem
Clays Mill Elementary
212 students · PK–05
● 45 opp94% FRL
Elem
Sydnor Jennings Elementary
192 students · PK–05
92% FRL
Elem
Scottsburg Elementary
188 students · PK–05
● 45 opp94% FRL
Elem
Meadville Elementary
162 students · PK–05
96% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive, Halifax, VA 24558
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.