George J. McIntosh Elementary

mcintosh.nn.k12.va.us/

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George J. McIntosh Elementary School, located 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 and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. By prioritizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while building a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and families.

Beyond academics, McIntosh Elementary places a significant emphasis on the holistic development of its students. The school actively integrates character development and social-emotional learning into the daily experience to ensure that children grow into responsible and respectful citizens. Through various school programs, collaborative teacher-parent partnerships, and a focus on innovative instructional practices, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere that meets the unique needs of every learner within the Richneck Road community.

446

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George J. McIntosh Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	114
Black	236
Asian	6
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Black
236 (52.9%)
Hispanic
114 (25.6%)
White
49 (11.0%)
Two or More
40 (9.0%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
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:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)886-7767
Website:	http://mcintosh.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
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 23

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76