Victory Elementary

2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701

589 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Victory Elementary, located at 2828 Greenwood Drive in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character in its students. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills alongside a supportive school culture, Victory Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Through various initiatives, programs, and classroom activities, Victory Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. As part of the Portsmouth community, the school remains dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities, ensuring that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

589

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Victory Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	51
Black	385
Asian	1
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
385 (65.4 %)
White
102 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
51 (8.7 %)
Two or More
46 (7.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
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:	Portsmouth City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)393-8806
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	589
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 103

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 73