NORTHERN SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northern Shores Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools school district, located in Suffolk, VA with about 895 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Northern Shores 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.
Northern Shores Elementary School, located in the North Suffolk area of Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. Situated on Respass Beach Road, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its elementary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while emphasizing character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years.
Beyond its academic program, Northern Shores is known for being an active hub within the local community. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff, along with a strong parent-teacher association that works to enhance the student experience through extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school-wide events. By prioritizing a balance of rigorous instruction and a welcoming atmosphere, Northern Shores Elementary continues to be a staple of the Suffolk educational landscape.
For more information, contact Northern Shores Elementary at (757) 923-4169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
NORTHERN SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Suffolk, VA with about 895 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Suffolk City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 895
- Teachers:
- 48
- 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 895 students
- White
- 39.6%
- Black or African American
- 39.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.