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Grassfield Elementary School

2248 AVERILL DR CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 143 of 232 in Virginia

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About Grassfield Elementary School

Grassfield Elementary School in Chesapeake, Virginia, provides education for approximately 1,347 students, enrolled in Pre-K through fifth grade. Grassfield has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1, employing 74 full-time teachers. The demographics of its student population is approximately 57% White, 15% Black, 12% Hispanic, 12% Multiracial, and 4% Asian.

Academically, Grassfield says it performs well above the state averages of Virginia, with proficiency of 74% in math and 78% in reading. Grassfield currently has a Gifted & Talented program and has also been recognized for its support of students connected to the military.

The house listing in the surrounding community is approximately $545,000, indicating a desirable community. Grassfield Elementary School is also solidified as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia because of its academics, demographics of the student population, and community and family involvement in the school.

Contact Information

Address

2248 AVERILL DR CHESAPEAKE VA 23323

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Phone

(757) 558-8923

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1352
Total Students
$68423
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 143 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grassfield Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35AM - 2:04PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.17%
Asian 3.62%
Hispanic 10.87%
Black 15.68%
Two+ Races 10.43%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
59.17%
Asian
3.62%
Hispanic
10.87%
Black
15.68%
Two+ Races
10.43%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1352
48.74%
659 Female
51.26%
693 Male

Student Population

1352 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

292 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The school is raising funds for new playground equipment, school beautification, and a STEM Lab through their current Boosterthon fundraiser.

FAQ

"1. Is there any after-school care provided?

Grassfield Elementary provides after school care through partnership with YMCA which provides academic and social enrichment for after school.

2. If any, how does the school support the arts?

Grassfield Elementary encourages all students to participate in the PTA Reflections Art Contest exposing students to art opportunities.

3. Is there support for military-connected families?

Yes, Grassfield Elementary is a Purple Star School.

4. What community events does the school host?

Grassfield Elementary hosts the Boosterthon & Fun Run for students to engage with the school and community.

5. How does the school prepare students for STEM opportunities in the future?

Grassfield Elementary has coding clubs and allows students to engage in hands-on science experiments and technology-based learning to prepare students for early STEM exposure. "

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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