Sandston: Schools & Education
Sandston schools: 4 public schools. Elko Middle is the largest at 730 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,808 students.
- ~1,850 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,850 residents per school. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Henrico County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,808 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 134 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,627 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 90.0% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Virginia Commonwealth University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Nearest College · City | Richmond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 828-0100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sandston Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 23 E. Williamsburg Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 501-1990 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23150 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12