Northumberland Elementary

Northumberland County Public Schools
757 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
503 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northumberland Elementary School, located in Heathsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Northumberland County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school functions as a vital hub for the local Heathsville community. The institution places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding area, utilizing its facilities and resources to encourage parental involvement and community participation. Through a commitment to student-centered instruction and a collaborative culture, Northumberland Elementary aims to create a positive, inclusive educational experience that encourages lifelong learning for every child it serves.
503
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    253 (50.3%)
  • Black
    161 (32.0%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northumberland County Public Schools
Phone: (804)580-8032
Website: http://nucpsnes.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 499
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 46
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 76
Gender Ratio