Sandston Elementary School in Sandston, Virginia on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8347698,"projectId":9150542,"letterContent":"We have loved using the translator that you have provided for the office, as well as the bilingual books for our students. A newcomer at our school was feeling really homesick and was having a hard time adjusting to his new surroundings, so the books in Spanish really helped him to feel like he belonged at his new school. Even though his teachers did not understand much Spanish, he liked when they read his Spanish books aloud because it made him feel included and it gave him something to read at home with his mom, as well. \r\nThe office secretaries have also really enjoyed using the translator when parents have come in with quick questions or when our translator service has been available. It has really helped to bridge the communication gap.","fullyFundedDate":1742929790774,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-translator-and-beautiful-biling/9150542/","projectTitle":"Terrific Translator and Beautiful Bilingual Books for Excellent EL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8347698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743703078732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8347698"},{"teacherId":8347698,"projectId":8407016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to fund our Scholastic magazines and word games. My students have really enjoyed playing their different CVC word games and sentence starter games to help them improve in gramar and reading.\r\n The Scholastic magazines have helped to enrich their vocabulary and gives them something to read after school with their family that they can take home. Not only that, but it provides something engaging for older newcomers and level 2 students to read without feeling that the reading is for smaller kids. With the bright pictures and content-minded vocabulary, my students can feel challenged and engaged with the text. \r\n\r\nThank you again, from my students and myself!","fullyFundedDate":1723689905967,"projectUrl":"project/magical-scholastic-magazines-and-wonderf/8407016/","projectTitle":"Magical Scholastic Magazines and Wonderful Word Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8347698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743703078732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8347698"},{"teacherId":8347698,"projectId":9075308,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for your very generous donation and helping us make snow days and winters in general more enjoyable for our students. We had a total of 6 snow days, which is a lot for us in Virginia! We were able to hand out many pairs of gloves and share the bilingual books with my EL learners, who were very appreciative. In a world where sometimes immigrants are targeted and discriminated, it's so nice to receive support from people like you. Thank you again, y muchos gracias from my students y sus familias! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1738806426724,"projectUrl":"project/snow-day-essentials-for-el-learners-and/9075308/","projectTitle":"Snow Day Essentials for EL Learners and Title 1 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8347698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743703078732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8347698"},{"teacherId":2602195,"projectId":8366119,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well. On behalf of our students and staff, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of headphones to our school. Your kindness and support mean a great deal to us.\r\nThese headphones are already making a difference in our classrooms, allowing students to engage more deeply in their learning, focus on their lessons, and explore new educational opportunities. Whether they're listening to audiobooks, practicing language skills, or working on creative projects, your gift is enhancing their educational experience in meaningful ways.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and for being a part of our school community. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1723635068823,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/8366119/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roberson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602195"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34202","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":201,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.1,"schoolId":34202,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sandston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sandston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/henrico-county-public-schools/sandston-elementary-school/34202"}

About this school

Sandston Elementary School is a suburban public school in Sandston, Virginia that is part of Henrico County Public Schools. It serves 201 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

201 Students

15 Teachers

7 Naglee Ave

Sandston, VA 23150 View local requests

https://sandston.henricoschools.us/o/sandston

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Sandston Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Roberson

Ms. Shepherd

Ms. Wright

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Sandston Elementary School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

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.

Sandston Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.