Enrollment
456
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510371001878
Nansemond Parkway Elementary — Suffolk, VA
Federal NCES profile for Nansemond Parkway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nansemond Parkway Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nansemond Parkway Elementary reports 456 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Virginia average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 456 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Suffolk City Public Schools spends $14,809 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nansemond Parkway Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 8% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 456 Top 35% in Virginia — larger than 65% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.8% +8% vs state
NCES ID 510371001878
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 29.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 456:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffolk City Public Schools, which includes Nansemond Parkway Elementary.
$14,809
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 16:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14:1 students per teacher
Elephant'S Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nansemond Parkway Elementary
How many students attend Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is a other school in Suffolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
64.8% of students at Nansemond Parkway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nansemond Parkway Elementary is African American at 53.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.