- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, VA
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
Federal NCES profile for Southside Stem Academy at Campostella, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510267001085
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has class sizes smaller than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 510267001085 · Norfolk, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 11.8:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school 686
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
686 students
What this shows Southside Stem Academy at Campostella reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Stem Academy at Campostella compares
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 19% in Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$16,341
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Stem Academy at Campostella Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Stem Academy at Campostella's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Norfolk
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Standard public school
739 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor
Standard public school
664 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ghent K-8
Standard public school
501 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Tidewater Park Elementary
Standard public school
124 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
How many students attend Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is 11.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
95.1% of students at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
The largest demographic group at Southside Stem Academy at Campostella is African American at 87.5% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Stem Academy at Campostella?
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Southside Stem Academy at Campostella rank among elementary schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Stem Academy at Campostella ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Southside Stem Academy at Campostella, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.