Waterview Elementary

576 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Tyler Elementary School, located at 3649 Hartford St in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its established presence in the Portsmouth community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, John Tyler Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with parents and the community to enhance student achievement. Through its various programs and dedicated staff, the school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

576

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterview Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	43
Black	410
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
410 (71.2%)
White
71 (12.3%)
Two or More
44 (7.6%)
Hispanic
43 (7.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)393-8879
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	574
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 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 81