Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Douglass Park 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 26% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglass Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Portsmouth, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglass Park Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglass Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass Park Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
85%
21%
White
2%
44%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cozy Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglass Park Elementary School's ranking?
Douglass Park Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Douglass Park Elementary School often compared to?
Douglass Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westhaven Elementary School, Hodges Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Douglass Park Elementary School?
510 students attend Douglass Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Douglass Park Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglass Park Elementary School?
Douglass Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglass Park Elementary School offer ?
Douglass Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Douglass Park Elementary School part of?
Douglass Park Elementary School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
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