B.C. CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

B.C. Charles Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, B.C. Charles Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

B.C. Charles Elementary School, located on Menchville Road in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success.

In addition to its focus on core academics, B.C. Charles Elementary places a high priority on building a strong school community. The school encourages active involvement from parents, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a holistic support system for its students. Through its various programs, dedicated faculty, and collaborative environment, the school strives to inspire curiosity and provide the essential tools children need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact B.C. Charles Elementary at (757) 886-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
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B.C. CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 504 students

White
40.3%
Black or African American
35.7%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Asian
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.