John Marshall Elementary School serves 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 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
21%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
44%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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.
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