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Nansemond Parkway Elementary School

3012 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23434

About Nansemond Parkway Elementary School

Nansemond Parkway Elementary School, located in Suffolk, Virginia, has a student enrollment of around 448-457 students in pre-K through 5th grade. The school employs approximately 31-33 full-time classroom teachers and a full-time counselor, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of around 14 to 1. Demographics suggest approximately 55% of students are Black/African American, roughly 31% White, and the remaining students are Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial. Approximately 67-68% of students are economically disadvantaged. Based on recent Virginia School Quality Profiles, reading proficiency for all students is about 70-77% and mathematics proficiency is lagging. In its local community, median home values around Nansemond Parkway are around US$395,000-427,000, while the median home price in the Suffolk city area is about $400,000. The school is a part of Suffolk City Public Schools, and staff loyalty and community connections are often noted as strengths, making it a good choice among the elementary schools in Virginia.

Nansemond Parkway Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3012 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23434

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Phone

(757) 923-4167

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
448
Total Students
$65995
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 151 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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: 9:25AM - 3:50PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 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 30.9%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 5.7%
Black 52.7%
Two+ Races 8.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
30.9%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
52.7%
Two+ Races
8.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 448
47.5%
213 Female
52.5%
235 Male

Student Population

448 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

413 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school’s social media also highlighted first-graders participating in a rock-painting activity to contribute to the school garden, tying into the Virginia Standards of Learning on community service.

FAQ

1. What is the education philosophy of Nansemond Parkway Elementary?

Nansemond Parkway Elementary focuses on providing challenging and engaging instruction for all students.


2. How does Nansemond Parkway Elementary prioritize well-being?

Nansemond Parkway Elementary integrates social-emotional support with its academics.


3. What partnerships does Nansemond Parkway Elementary have in the community?

Nansemond Parkway Elementary partners with community organizations for enrichment.


4. How does Nansemond Parkway Elementary assess its students?

Nansemond Parkway Elementary uses various assessments to determine students' progress.


5. How does Nansemond Parkway Elementary support teacher development?

Nansemond Parkway Elementary provides ongoing professional learning.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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
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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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