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Joseph H. Saunders Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Newport News, Virginia|Newport News City Public Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
Newport News, VA 23601
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
671
Student:Teacher
17.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
Newport News City Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
97.2%
Phone
(757)591-4781School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35%
2th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
16%
2th percentile in VA
Chronic Absenteeism
16.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Worse than average in VADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,082
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 53%Local 28%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$363,198
+1.8% YoY
Virginia Beach, VA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
660
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
As of the most recent data, 671 students are enrolled at Joseph H. Saunders Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.