Total enrollment
1,821
-189 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Sandston
Virginia · Public K-12
The Sandston public-school footprint covers 4 campuses and about 1,821 K-12 students, with an average school size near 455.
7-year change in Sandston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 37%
% Hispanic
17%
was 9%
% Black
52%
was 47%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashell Donahoe Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 526 |
| Elko Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 695 |
| Sandston Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 201 |
| Seven Pines Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 399 |
About Sandston
Public education in Sandston, Virginia runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 1,821 students. By footprint, Sandston sits in the sparse bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 3 elementary, and 1 middle.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 455, noticeably below the state mean of about 672.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sandston has fell 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,010 students to 1,821. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 37% to 23%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sandston discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.