Florence Bowser Elementary

www.spsk12.net/fbes

926 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Driver Elementary School, located at 4270 Driver Lane in Suffolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is situated in the historic Driver area of Suffolk, a community known for its blend of traditional charm and residential growth. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their most formative years.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement through a variety of curriculum-based activities and community involvement. By leveraging its location within the Suffolk school system, Driver Elementary works to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in later grades. The staff focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded educational experience centered on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.

926

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Bowser Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	128
Black	358
Asian	12
Two or More	77
American Indian	1

Black
358 (38.7%)
White
350 (37.8%)
Hispanic
128 (13.8%)
Two or More
77 (8.3%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-4106
Website:	http://www.spsk12.net/fbes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
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 85

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 150