Cashell Donahoe Elementary vs Sandston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashell Donahoe Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Sandston Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Cashell Donahoe Elementary Sandston, Virginia | Sandston Elementary Sandston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,142 | #538 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #23300 of 50,301 | #9481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 87% |
| city | Sandston | Sandston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 52.6).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 89.2%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Cashell Donahoe Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cashell Donahoe Elementary better than Sandston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandston Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 52.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cashell Donahoe Elementary and Sandston Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sandston and Sandston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary: 526. Sandston Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cashell Donahoe Elementary and Sandston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cashell Donahoe Elementary is 1040th of 1,142 and Sandston Elementary is 538th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).