Sewells Point Elementary

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sewells Point Elementary School, located on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education through a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting social-emotional well-being.

The school is strategically positioned near the Naval Station Norfolk, which often influences its community culture and extracurricular offerings. Like many schools in the district, Sewells Point prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to support a comprehensive educational experience. Through a variety of programs, including technology integration and community engagement initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement in a supportive, neighborhood-focused setting.

495

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sewells Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	110
Black	175
Asian	5
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

Black
175 (35.4%)
White
151 (30.5%)
Hispanic
110 (22.2%)
Two or More
52 (10.5%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)451-4160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
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 48

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sewells Point Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sewells Point Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.3%
Male	261	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)