Brighton Elementary

1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704

411 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Brighton Elementary, located at 1100 Portsmouth Blvd. in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy, Brighton Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community among students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Brighton Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and social-emotional well-being. The school integrates various resources and instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its population, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. Through its presence in the Portsmouth community, the school plays a vital role in local education, maintaining a focus on building a strong educational groundwork that empowers students to reach their full potential.

411

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	20
Black	359
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
359 (87.3 %)
Two or More
24 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.9 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)393-8870
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
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 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 64