R.O. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
R.O. Nelson 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 594 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, R.O. Nelson 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.
R.O. Nelson Elementary School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of citizenship.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, R.O. Nelson Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and engaging, often utilizing various programs and extracurricular opportunities to help students discover their unique strengths. Through a dedicated focus on equity and student-centered growth, the school aims to ensure that every child—regardless of their starting point—has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive as they progress through their foundational elementary years.
For more information, contact R.O. Nelson Elementary at (757) 886-7783 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 886-7783
http://nelson.nn.k12.va.us/
R.O. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport News City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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
* 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 594 students
- Black or African American
- 36.4%
- White
- 29.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.