B.C. Charles Elementary

701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602

charles.nn.k12.va.us/

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

B.C. Charles Elementary School, located on Menchville Road in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success.

In addition to its focus on core academics, B.C. Charles Elementary places a high priority on building a strong school community. The school encourages active involvement from parents, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a holistic support system for its students. Through its various programs, dedicated faculty, and collaborative environment, the school strives to inspire curiosity and provide the essential tools children need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

388

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B.C. Charles Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	44
Black	158
Asian	5
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

Black
158 (40.7%)
White
141 (36.3%)
Hispanic
44 (11.3%)
Two or More
39 (10.1%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)886-7750
Website:	http://charles.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for B.C. Charles Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for B.C. Charles Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	48.2%
Male	201	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)