- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffolk, VA
Northern Shores Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northern Shores Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510371001475
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Shores Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Shores Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Shores Elementary ranks #1 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northern Shores Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510371001475 · Suffolk, VA Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Northern Shores Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northern Shores Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- This school
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows Northern Shores Elementary reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Shores Elementary compares
Northern Shores Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Northern Shores Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Shores Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Shores Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Shores Elementary
How many students attend Northern Shores Elementary?
Northern Shores Elementary has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Shores Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Shores Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Shores Elementary?
64.6% of students at Northern Shores Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Shores Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northern Shores Elementary is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Shores Elementary?
Northern Shores Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Northern Shores Elementary rank among schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Shores Elementary ranks #1 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Northern Shores Elementary, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.