General Stanford Elementary

generalstanford.nn.k12.va.us/

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

General Stanford Elementary School, located at 929 Madison Ave. on the Fort Eustis military installation in Newport News, Virginia, is a key educational facility serving the children of military families. As part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a transient student population, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional stability. Its location on base allows it to maintain a close partnership with the military community, ensuring a specialized support system for students facing the challenges associated with frequent relocations and parental deployments.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning to prepare students for future academic success. By focusing on building a strong community atmosphere, General Stanford Elementary encourages active parental involvement and works to bridge the gap between military life and the public school experience. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, the school strives to create an inclusive and high-achieving environment that honors the service of military families while ensuring every student receives a high-quality education.

476

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for General Stanford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	107
Black	93
Asian	10
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
194 (40.8 %)
Hispanic
107 (22.5 %)
Black
93 (19.5 %)
Two or More
59 (12.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)888-3200
Website:	http://generalstanford.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
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 40

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60