GENERAL STANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
General Stanford Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Ft. Eustis, VA with about 456 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, General Stanford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
General Stanford Elementary School, located at 929 Madison Ave. on the Fort Eustis military installation in Newport News, Virginia, is a key educational facility serving the children of military families. As part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a transient student population, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional stability. Its location on base allows it to maintain a close partnership with the military community, ensuring a specialized support system for students facing the challenges associated with frequent relocations and parental deployments.
The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning to prepare students for future academic success. By focusing on building a strong community atmosphere, General Stanford Elementary encourages active parental involvement and works to bridge the gap between military life and the public school experience. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, the school strives to create an inclusive and high-achieving environment that honors the service of military families while ensuring every student receives a high-quality education.
For more information, contact General Stanford Elementary at (757) 888-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ft. Eustis, VA 23604
(757) 888-3200
GENERAL STANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Ft. Eustis, VA with about 456 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:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 456 students
- White
- 44.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 18.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.