Occohannock Elementary

Northampton County Public Schools
4208 Seaside Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Occohannock Elementary School, located in Exmore, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving the Northampton County community. As part of the Northampton County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in the early stages of their education. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners develop essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural landscape of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Its administrative philosophy centers on student engagement and professional development for staff, ensuring that the educational experience aligns with state requirements. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and available digital resources, Occohannock Elementary strives to prepare its student body for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels within the Northampton County school system.
369
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    161 (43.6 %)
  • White
    98 (26.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    86 (23.3 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4 %)
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/OccohannockElementary.cfm?subpage=162618
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 386
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 38
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 64
Gender Ratio
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