Sedgefield Elementary

sedgefield.nn.k12.va.us/

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sedgefield Elementary School, located on Main Street in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Newport News Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community involvement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and as responsible citizens in their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Newport News area. Through its digital resources and commitment to clear communication, the school works to keep parents informed and involved in the educational process. With a goal of cultivating a culture of lifelong learning, Sedgefield Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, explore their interests, and develop the essential skills needed for their ongoing growth.

469

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sedgefield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	68
Black	274
Asian	13
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Black
274 (58.4 %)
White
69 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.5 %)
Two or More
37 (7.9 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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)591-4792
Website:	http://sedgefield.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
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 54

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 101