Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newsome Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newsome Park Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newsome Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newsome Park Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
86%
22%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newsome Park Elementary School's ranking?
Newsome Park Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Newsome Park Elementary School often compared to?
Newsome Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievable Dream Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Newsome Park Elementary School?
487 students attend Newsome Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newsome Park Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newsome Park Elementary School?
Newsome Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newsome Park Elementary School offer ?
Newsome Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newsome Park Elementary School part of?
Newsome Park Elementary School is part of Newport News City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Newsome Park Elementary School located?
Newsome Park Elementary School is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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