VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Meherrin Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Newsoms, Virginia|Southampton County Public Schools

Newsoms, VA 23874

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
235
Student:Teacher
10.2:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
66.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
80-84%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.2:1
Better than average in VA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,083
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 55%Local 34%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$363,198
+1.8% YoY
Virginia Beach, VA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

218
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Meherrin Elementary

As of the most recent data, 235 students are enrolled at Meherrin Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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