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John M. Gandy Elementary

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Summary

John M. Gandy Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashland, Virginia, serving 322 students in grades 3-5 and part of the Hanover County Public Schools district.

While John M. Gandy Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students, its academic performance as measured by SOL test scores is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from lower-income families. However, the school's spending per student is higher than nearby schools, which may suggest additional resources and support for students.

Concerning trends include a decline in the school's statewide ranking over the years and significant performance disparities among different student subgroups. When compared to nearby schools like Cool Spring Elementary and Pearson's Corner Elementary, John M. Gandy Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading. To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, addressing achievement gaps, and leveraging community resources to provide a high-quality education for all students.

307

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

83.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005

(804) 365-4640

District: Hanover County Public Schools

Students who attend John M. Gandy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle
High:	Patrick Henry High

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.4%

Hispanic:

22.5%

African American:

16.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2014 → 46th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school69%

District avg79%

Virginia avg70%

Not ranked this year

John M. Gandy Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

16^th of 129Hanover County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	50.7	606 of 1114	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	586 of 1114	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.2	451 of 1109	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.9	481 of 1103	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	645 of 1105	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.6	498 of 1097	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.9	622 of 1099	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	60.8	449 of 1096	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.8	473 of 1100	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.0	277 of 1110	75.0%	★★★★☆
2013	58.7	463 of 1120	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.8	361 of 1117	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.5	530 of 1117	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.8	254 of 1113	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	63.0	383 of 1082	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.9	444 of 1081	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	40.4	750 of 1083	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	27.9	926 of 1071	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	30.4	866 of 1062	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	38.2	411 of 588	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.0	270 of 579	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	52.3	581 of 1098	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	618 of 1100	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	42.4	375 of 580	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.2	452 of 564	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	51.0	541 of 1036	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	48.0	627 of 1101	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.5	522 of 1093	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	41.0	164 of 245	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	56.2	482 of 979	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	374 of 984	62.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)51st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)48th percentile~ school

Female (2024)47th percentile~ school

Male (2024)43rd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2024)35th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)33rd percentile-14 vs school

African American (2024)30th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics74%+4 vs state

VA Studies72%+3 vs state

Science70%+3 vs state

English Reading64%-7 vs state

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Schools Near John M. Gandy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Mary Scott Preschool	Public		4011 Moss Side Avenue	Richmond	23222	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(804) 780-8463	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richmond Community Preschool	Public		1211 S Allen Ave	Richmond	23234	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(804) 780-5024	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
J.H. Blackwell Preschool	Public		238 E. 14th St	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(804) 780-5064	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about John M. Gandy Elementary

What district is John M. Gandy Elementary in?

Hanover County Public Schools

How many students attend John M. Gandy Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended John M. Gandy Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of John M. Gandy Elementary?

Students at John M. Gandy Elementary are 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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