- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
Newsome Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newsome Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264001065
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newsome Park Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newsome Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newsome Park Elementary ranks #6 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Newsome Park Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 510264001065 · Newport News, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 10.7:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Newsome Park Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Newsome Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 386
Newsome Park Elementary
386 students
What this shows Newsome Park Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newsome Park Elementary compares
Newsome Park Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 10% in Virginia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Newsome Park Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newsome Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newsome Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Discovery Stem Academy
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Kiln Creek Elementary
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Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newsome Park Elementary
How many students attend Newsome Park Elementary?
Newsome Park Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newsome Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newsome Park Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newsome Park Elementary?
91.0% of students at Newsome Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newsome Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newsome Park Elementary is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newsome Park Elementary?
Newsome Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newsome Park Elementary rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Newsome Park Elementary ranks #6 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Newsome Park Elementary, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.