DRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Driver Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools school district, located in Suffolk, VA with about 597 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Driver Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Driver Elementary School, located at 4270 Driver Lane in Suffolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is situated in the historic Driver area of Suffolk, a community known for its blend of traditional charm and residential growth. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their most formative years.
The school is committed to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement through a variety of curriculum-based activities and community involvement. By leveraging its location within the Suffolk school system, Driver Elementary works to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in later grades. The staff focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded educational experience centered on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
For more information, contact Driver Elementary at (757) 923-4106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
DRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Suffolk, VA with about 597 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Suffolk City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 597
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 597 students
- White
- 47.7%
- Black or African American
- 37.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.