Overview
Sinai Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Halifax, Virginia. The school enrolls 243 students. It is part of the Halifax County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
243 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHalifax County Public Schools
County51083
CityHalifax
ZIP24558
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510177002769
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment243
White19.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American68.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)