How do these schools compare?
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | WOODSIDE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport News, VA | Newport News, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 388 | 1,723 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.2% | 88.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | WOODSIDE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,409 | $16,409 |
| District | Newport News City Public Schools | Newport News City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | B.C. Charles Elementary | WOODSIDE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 18.2% |
| African American | 40.7% | 52.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 16.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | WOODSIDE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 388:1 | 344.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 28.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 138 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.