Kilby Shores Elementary

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kilby Shores Elementary, located at 111 Kilby Shores Dr in Suffolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes the development of core academic skills while prioritizing social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Kilby Shores is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which serves to enrich the overall educational experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, Kilby Shores Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that addresses the diverse needs of its elementary-aged learners.

449

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kilby Shores Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	40
Black	191
Asian	2
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
191 (42.5 %)
White
180 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.9 %)
Two or More
35 (7.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)934-6214
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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 49

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 67