ELEPHANT'S FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elephant's Fork Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools school district, located in Suffolk, VA with about 594 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 42 teachers, Elephant's Fork Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Elephant's Fork Elementary, located at 2316 William Reid Dr. in Suffolk, Virginia, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. As part of the Suffolk Public Schools division, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The facility is designed to cater to the needs of young learners, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while providing various programs aimed at helping students build a strong foundational base in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Elephant's Fork focuses on creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community events designed to promote school spirit and enhance the social-emotional well-being of its students. By emphasizing inclusivity and personalized instruction, the school strives to prepare its young population for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the character of the surrounding Suffolk community.

For more information, contact Elephant's Fork Elementary at (757) 923-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.