New Kent Elementary

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Kent Elementary School, located at 11705 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar within the New Kent County Public Schools district. Situated in a growing rural-suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. It emphasizes foundational academic development, character education, and the cultivation of essential social skills, striving to prepare children for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As a central hub for the local community, the school benefits from the active involvement of parents and residents who support its mission of student-centered excellence. The facility serves as an important resource for the New Kent area, focusing on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong sense of community pride, New Kent Elementary continues to play a vital role in the long-term educational journey of the county’s youth.

615

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Kent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	42
Black	64
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
454 (73.8 %)
Black
64 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.8 %)
Two or More
40 (6.5 %)
American Indian
11 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	New Kent County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)966-9663
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 19

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 109