Northern Shores Elementary

822 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northern Shores Elementary School, located in the North Suffolk area of Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. Situated on Respass Beach Road, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its elementary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while emphasizing character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its academic program, Northern Shores is known for being an active hub within the local community. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff, along with a strong parent-teacher association that works to enhance the student experience through extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and school-wide events. By prioritizing a balance of rigorous instruction and a welcoming atmosphere, Northern Shores Elementary continues to be a staple of the Suffolk educational landscape.

822

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Shores Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	76
Black	341
Asian	42
Two or More	75
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
341 (41.5 %)
White
282 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
76 (9.2 %)
Two or More
75 (9.1 %)
Asian
42 (5.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-4169
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
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 54

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 134