- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, VA
Waterview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waterview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510300001253
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterview Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterview Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterview Elementary ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Waterview Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510300001253 · Portsmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Waterview Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Waterview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- This school 576
Waterview Elementary
576 students
What this shows Waterview Elementary reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterview Elementary compares
Waterview 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$14,888
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
White 12.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Waterview Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Portsmouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Churchland Academy Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cradock Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Simonsdale Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Victory Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Douglass Park Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterview Elementary
How many students attend Waterview Elementary?
Waterview Elementary has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterview Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterview Elementary?
98.3% of students at Waterview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waterview Elementary is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterview Elementary?
Waterview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Waterview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterview Elementary ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Waterview Elementary, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), and I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.