Katherine Johnson Elementary

17346 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603

leehall.nn.k12.va.us/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lee Hall Elementary, located on Warwick Boulevard in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student population. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Lee Hall aims to equip its students with the essential skills and character traits necessary for success in their future academic and social endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, frequently collaborating with families and neighborhood partners to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on student-centered instruction, the faculty at Lee Hall strives to meet the individual needs of every child, utilizing modern pedagogical practices and resources. For parents and community members, the school provides a comprehensive website that offers essential updates on school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to transparent communication and excellence in public education.

525

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katherine Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	71
Black	308
Asian	10
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
308 (58.7 %)
White
77 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
71 (13.5 %)
Two or More
56 (10.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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)888-3320
Website:	http://leehall.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
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 34

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 83