Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School
School Overview
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School is a public school located in Newport News, Virginia. It is a school in Newport News City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 751 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 751 students are attending Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School. By gender, there are 401 and 350 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 61 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| White | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| in LEP Program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 31 | 30 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Joseph H. Saunders Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 38 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 10.5% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 69,835 Households |
| Population | 170,691 |
| Male | 86,860 |
| Female | 92,813 |
| Child Population | 51,962 |
| Total Housing Units | 77,759 Units |
| Average House Value | $194,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,057 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $53,215 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Newport News City Public Schools
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Private Schools in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia
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