PORTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Portsmouth Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portsmouth City school district, located in Portsmouth, OH with about 914 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Portsmouth Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Portsmouth Elementary School, located at 514 Union St in Portsmouth, Ohio, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the Portsmouth City School District, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment for children in their early formative years. The facility is situated within the heart of the city, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, neighborhood-based learning opportunities for its students.
The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and essential life skills. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Portsmouth Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district. Through its daily operations and community presence, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed academically and grow as a member of the Portsmouth community.
For more information, contact Portsmouth Elementary at (740) 353-6719 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4368
(740) 353-6719
PORTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portsmouth, OH with about 914 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portsmouth City
- Total Students:
- 914
- Teachers:
- 54.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 914 students
- White
- 67.9%
- Two or more races
- 15.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.