Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nansemond Parkway 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nanesmond Parkway Elementary serves the northeast part of Suffolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 19.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nansemond Parkway 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 Nansemond Parkway Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1087 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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
What is Nansemond Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School is ranked #1087 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Nansemond Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Nansemond Parkway Elementary School?
456 students attend Nansemond Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Nansemond Parkway Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nansemond Parkway Elementary School?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nansemond Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nansemond Parkway Elementary School part of?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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