DOUGLASS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Douglass Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA with about 683 students offering grade levels from 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 37 teachers, Douglass Park 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.

Douglass Park Elementary School, located at 34 Grand Street in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is situated in a residential area of the city and is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. As part of a historic district, the school plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for the diverse population it serves.

The school generally focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills, utilizing various instructional strategies to help students meet state benchmarks. Like many schools in the Portsmouth division, Douglass Park Elementary often integrates community involvement and family engagement initiatives to reinforce student success both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing a supportive school culture, the staff aims to prepare their students for successful transitions into middle school, focusing on character development alongside academic achievement.

For more information, contact Douglass Park Elementary at (757) 393-8646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.