James Hurst Elementary School
School Overview
James Hurst Elementary School is a public school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is a school in Portsmouth City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 590 students through grade KG to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 590 students are attending James Hurst Elementary School. By gender, there are 311 and 279 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Hurst Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 31 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 31 | 14 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Hurst Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 590 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 36,370 Households |
| Population | 91,368 |
| Male | 45,704 |
| Female | 49,393 |
| Child Population | 27,609 |
| Total Housing Units | 40,907 Units |
| Average House Value | $170,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,048 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.80% |
| Average Household Income | $52,175 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.97% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools
In Portsmouth City Public Schools, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
7 private schools are serving students in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.