Elko Middle School in Sandston, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Elko Middle School is a rural public school in Sandston, Virginia that is part of Henrico County Public Schools. It serves 695 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

695 Students

59 Teachers

5901 Elko Rd

Sandston, VA 23150 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Elko Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. B

Mr. Park

Ms. Williams

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Elko Middle School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

74%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Elko Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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