Kiptopeke Elementary

Northampton County Public Schools
24023 Fairview Rd
Cape Charles, VA 23310
351 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Kiptopeke Elementary School, located in Cape Charles, Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in Northampton County. Situated along the Eastern Shore, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its young student body. The curriculum is structured to align with state standards while fostering foundational skills in core subjects, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Kiptopeke Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school works closely with families and local organizations to provide enriching activities and resources that enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on character education and inclusive practices, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative and welcoming atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive both academically and personally.
351
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    147 (41.9 %)
  • White
    115 (32.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    70 (19.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northampton County Public Schools
Phone: (757)678-5151
Website: http://www.ncpsk12.com/KiptopekeElementary.cfm?subpage=162616
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 295
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 54
Gender Ratio