Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
91%
22%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
242 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Newport News City Public Schools School District.
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