Newbern Elementary School serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
95%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newbern Elementary School?
113 students attend Newbern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Newbern Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newbern Elementary School?
Newbern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newbern Elementary School offer ?
Newbern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Newbern Elementary School part of?
Newbern Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Public Schools School District.
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