Newsome Park Elementary

4200 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23607

npes.nn.k12.va.us/

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newsome Park Elementary School, located on Marshall Avenue in Newport News, Virginia, is a dedicated member of the Newport News Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population with a commitment to fostering academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing various community partnerships and district-wide resources to enhance the educational experience.

The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for both students and parents, providing essential updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, Newsome Park Elementary works to integrate modern instructional strategies to meet the needs of its young learners. The school remains focused on its mission to empower students to reach their full potential, ensuring that every child is equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

386

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newsome Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	33
Black	329
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
329 (85.2%)
Hispanic
33 (8.5%)
Two or More
18 (4.7%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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)928-6810
Website:	http://npes.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
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 9

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70