Hidenwood Elementary

501 Blount Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23606

hidenwood.nn.k12.va.us/

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hidenwood Elementary School, located in the historic Hidenwood neighborhood of Newport News, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits among its students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while integrating various enrichment programs to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Hidenwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on character education and civic responsibility, Hidenwood strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

522

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hidenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	55
Black	290
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
290 (55.6 %)
White
117 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.5 %)
Two or More
55 (10.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
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)591-4766
Website:	http://hidenwood.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
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 11

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 92