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Simonsdale Elementary School

4841 CLIFFORD ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 110 of 232 in Virginia

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Simonsdale Elementary School

4841 CLIFFORD ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 110 of 232 in Virginia

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About Simonsdale Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 57% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
609
Total Students
$57717
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 6.5%
Black 37.9%
Two+ Races 9%
Native Am. 1%
White
45.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
37.9%
Two+ Races
9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 609
49.2%
300 Female
50.8%
309 Male

Student Population

609 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

312 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Simonsdale Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4841 CLIFFORD ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701

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Phone

(757) 465-2917

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TOP 110 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Simonsdale 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
🏆
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: 8:35 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Simonsdale Elementary School holds a #776 ranking among Virginia Elementary Schools, recognized for student achievement, graduation readiness, and overall academic progress.

FAQ

Q1: Does Simonsdale Elementary School offer STEM?

A: Yes, the school also integrates STEM education into lessons, allowing students to have hands-on experiences with science, technology, and engineering.

Q2: How do we register my child for Simonsdale Elementary?

A: In order to register your child for Simonsdale Elementary School, you will need to provide proof of residency, your child's certificate of birth, and their vaccination records. You may submit those items in person or electronically.

Q3: What after school activities does Simonsdale Elementary School offer?

A: Simonsdale gives students opportunities to participate in school clubs that focus on art, sports, and reading, along with special programs focused on leadership and creativity.

Q4: Does Simonsdale Elementary have buses?

A: Simonsdale Elementary is able to provide bus routes servicing certain neighborhoods to promote the safety of students traveling to and from school.

Q5: How are the teachers at Simonsdale Elementary School?

A: The teachers at Simonsdale get along well with students, possess strong knowledge in their subject areas, and taught demonstrate a desire to help every student be successful in and out of the classroom.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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