Richneck Elementary

richneck.nn.k12.va.us/

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richneck Elementary School is a public school located in Newport News, Virginia, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a strong sense of community and school pride.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. In addition to core academic subjects, Richneck Elementary offers various programs and resources designed to engage students in active learning and critical thinking. As a vital part of the local community, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in both their academic and personal pursuits.

558

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richneck Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	101
Black	252
Asian	19
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

Black
252 (45.2 %)
White
124 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
101 (18.1 %)
Two or More
61 (10.9 %)
Asian
19 (3.4 %)
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)886-7772
Website:	http://richneck.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
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 86

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 95