Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
686 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella (SSAC) is a specialized magnet school located in Norfolk, Virginia, dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a focused curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills. By integrating hands-on learning with modern technology, SSAC aims to prepare its students for the challenges of the 21st-century workforce, emphasizing STEM literacy as a foundation for future academic and professional success.
Beyond its core curriculum, the academy is known for its commitment to creating a collaborative and inclusive educational environment. The school leverages partnerships with local organizations and industry experts to provide students with real-world applications of their classroom studies. By maintaining high expectations and providing a rigorous, research-based instructional program, Southside STEM Academy strives to bridge the opportunity gap and empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technological leaders.
Beyond its core curriculum, the academy is known for its commitment to creating a collaborative and inclusive educational environment. The school leverages partnerships with local organizations and industry experts to provide students with real-world applications of their classroom studies. By maintaining high expectations and providing a rigorous, research-based instructional program, Southside STEM Academy strives to bridge the opportunity gap and empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technological leaders.
686
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 47 |
| Black | 600 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 27 |
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Black600 (87.5%)
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Hispanic47 (6.9%)
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Two or More27 (3.9%)
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White10 (1.5%)
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Asian2 (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: | Norfolk City Public Schools |
| Phone: | (757)628-2555 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 686 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 675 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
79
Grade 3
80
Grade 4
65
Grade 5
70
Grade 6
78
Grade 7
82
Grade 8
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 77 |
| Grade 2 | 79 |
| Grade 3 | 80 |
| Grade 4 | 65 |
| Grade 5 | 70 |
| Grade 6 | 78 |
| Grade 7 | 82 |
| Grade 8 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 322 | 46.9% |
| Male | 364 | 53.1% |
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