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Elementary· 19 schools in district

Northern Shores Elementary

6701 Respass Beach Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435Suffolk City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
822
Students
Total enrolled
$14,809
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 822 students in grades PK–05 in Suffolk, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,809 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Northern Shores Elementary is a large elementary in Suffolk, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 822 students. The district invests $14,809 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Northern Shores Elementary

822
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution456 male · 366 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 531 students
Student Composition
34%
9%
41%
9%
Asian5%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black41%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510371001475

Academic Outcomes at Northern Shores Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 33th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23435

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,809Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,809
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,516
Student Support$2,814
Administration$1,777
Operations$2,221
Other$1,481
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,809 spent per student, an estimated $6,560 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
40%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Florence Bowser ElementaryCreekside ElementaryHillpoint ElementaryMack Benn Jr. Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
KING'S FORK MIDDLECOLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLEJOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLEJOHN YEATES MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
NANSEMOND RIVER HIGHKING'S FORK HIGHLAKELAND HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySuffolk city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSuffolk City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)923-4169
NCES ID: 510371001475
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Suffolk seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Suffolk City Public Schools
High
NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH
1,698 students · 09–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
KING'S FORK HIGH
1,697 students · 09–12
● 37 opp63% FRL
High
LAKELAND HIGH
1,083 students · 09–12
● 37 opp64% FRL
Mid
KING'S FORK MIDDLE
1,031 students · 06–08
● 37 opp63% FRL
Elem
Florence Bowser Elementary
831 students · PK–05
● 41 opp64% FRL
Mid
COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE
755 students · 06–08
● 41 opp64% FRL
Elem
Creekside Elementary
752 students · PK–05
● 41 opp65% FRL
Elem
Hillpoint Elementary
737 students · PK–05
● 37 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6701 Respass Beach Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.