Newtown Elementary School

5277 Learning Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades 2-3, Newtown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Newtown Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Newtown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newtown Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1317 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
69%
22%
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White
7%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Newtown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newtown Elementary School's ranking?
Newtown Elementary School is ranked #1317 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Newtown Elementary School?
421 students attend Newtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newtown Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown Elementary School?
Newtown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newtown Elementary School offer ?
Newtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newtown Elementary School part of?
Newtown Elementary School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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