David A. Dutrow Elementary

60 Curtis Tignor Rd
Newport News, VA 23608

dutrow.nn.k12.va.us/

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David A. Dutrow Elementary School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its elementary-aged students. As part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere designed to help children reach their full potential. The school is committed to building a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become engaged and responsible members of their community.

Beyond traditional academics, Dutrow Elementary prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its student body. The faculty and staff focus on collaborative teaching methods, ensuring that individual student needs are addressed through a variety of resources and instructional strategies. By maintaining an active connection with parents and the surrounding Newport News neighborhood, the school strives to create a partnership that enhances the overall educational experience, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

411

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David A. Dutrow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	62
Black	221
Asian	6
Two or More	50
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
221 (53.8 %)
White
67 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
62 (15.1 %)
Two or More
50 (12.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)886-7760
Website:	http://dutrow.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for David A. Dutrow Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for David A. Dutrow Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	49.4%
Male	208	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)