Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Summary:

Knollwood Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 456 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knollwood Meadows stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (32.89%) and Hispanic (20.18%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Virginia in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.37% of 4th-grade students at Knollwood Meadows were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 56.08% for the district and 71.16% for the state. The school also has a higher statewide ranking and rating (2 stars) compared to the nearby schools, which generally rank lower and receive 0 or 1-star ratings.

Despite its strong academic performance, Knollwood Meadows faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 90% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and rating have declined in recent years, from a high of 4 stars in 2017-2018 to 2 stars currently. This suggests that the school may be facing some challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. However, some nearby schools, such as General Stanford Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, indicating potential opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 826 Moyer Rd
       Newport News, VA  23608


(757) 886-7783

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
585th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,646 Help


Students who attend Knollwood Meadows Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mary Passage Middle
High:    Denbigh High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.9%
African American:
30.5%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Compare Details Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks worse than 52.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Knollwood Meadows Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knollwood Meadows Elementary is $9,646, which is the 6th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knollwood Meadows Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Knollwood Meadows Elementary 585th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Knollwood Meadows Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knollwood Meadows Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.34 130th 1062 87.8%
2006 60.81 430th 1071 59.9%
2007 70.89 254th 1083 76.5%
2008 61.45 414th 1081 61.7%
2009 47.68 649th 1082 40.0%
2010 49.35 658th 1113 40.9%
2011 67.02 329th 1117 70.5%
2012 64.34 373rd 1117 66.6%
2013 54.11 544th 1120 51.4%
2014 63.01 395th 1110 64.4%
2015 50.34 631st 1100 42.6%
2016 56.83 518th 1096 52.7%
2017 62.66 420th 1099 61.8%
2018 77.79 186th 1097 83.0%
2019 63.32 451st 1105 59.2%
2021 48.02 621st 1103 43.7%
2022 53.08 564th 1109 49.1%
2023 50.30 608th 1114 45.4%
2024 51.98 585th 1114 47.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.13 31st 245 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.81 493rd 1036 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.36 628th 1100 42.9%
2024 58.88 486th 1098 55.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.15 269th 324 17.0%
2024 47.88 237th 355 33.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.40 117th 182 35.7%
2024 47.02 129th 195 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.10 575th 1093 47.4%
2024 45.02 671st 1101 39.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.93 307th 579 47.0%
2024 67.86 178th 588 69.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.65 205th 564 63.7%
2024 72.95 141st 580 75.7%
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Rank History for White students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.37 710th 984 27.8%
2024 50.52 549th 979 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Open Quote One of the most organized and responsible group of administrators and staff members I have ever seen. THey definitely believe in the idea that every child in the school is their child and not "here's my group of kids and there's your group of kids." This creates a truly unified support system for the students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 17, 2012

Open Quote The teachers are truly caring! This school is such a breath of fresh air after our horrible experience at Epes Elementary! Such a great place! My daughter looks forward to going to school now! Thank you! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Knollwood Meadows Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1208 1208
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 729 729
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 750 750
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 770 770
1993 538 217 47 22 1 n/a n/a 0 825
1994 525 226 52 37 4 n/a n/a 0 844
1995 477 250 50 29 5 n/a n/a 0 811
1996 477 250 50 29 5 n/a n/a 0 811
1997 479 289 42 29 8 n/a n/a 0 847
1998 430 267 44 38 7 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 403 275 31 22 13 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 394 278 35 40 10 n/a n/a -4 753
2001 358 286 36 49 8 n/a n/a 0 737
2002 337 279 37 40 4 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 337 279 37 40 4 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 317 218 39 32 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 313 230 32 29 6 n/a n/a 5 615
2006 326 229 26 31 2 n/a n/a 13 627
2007 295 199 28 26 1 n/a n/a 19 568
2008 297 178 28 32 1 n/a n/a 25 561
2009 277 193 52 100 4 n/a n/a 38 664
2010 274 180 28 37 2 n/a n/a 42 563
2011 274 184 27 69 2 0 24 0 580
2012 263 175 30 68 1 1 22 0 560
2013 240 206 25 87 2 0 23 0 583
2014 224 190 24 86 3 0 27 0 554
2015 214 205 22 101 4 2 40 0 588
2016 226 225 24 108 4 2 51 0 640
2017 196 216 25 85 6 2 59 0 589
2018 176 216 27 98 7 3 67 0 594
2019 189 207 27 100 5 3 74 0 605
2020 183 198 23 81 2 6 62 0 555
2021 164 172 13 80 2 5 51 0 487
2022 156 140 15 84 1 1 54 0 451
2023 150 139 13 92 3 0 59 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knollwood Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1208 47.2 25.5 n/a
1990 729 38.4 18.9 n/a
1991 750 38.3 19.5 n/a
1992 770 39.0 19.7 n/a
1993 825 41.4 19.9 n/a
1994 844 41.5 n/a 13
1995 811 n/a 0.0 17.3
1996 811 n/a 0.0 17.3
1997 847 n/a 0.0 18.1
1998 786 n/a 0.0 21.6
1999 744 44.0 16.9 30
2000 753 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 737 44.6 16.5 29.4
2002 697 47.7 14.6 32.6
2003 697 47.7 14.6 32.6
2004 612 42.0 14.6 29.6
2005 615 45.0 13.7 31
2006 627 52.0 12.1 30.8
2007 568 49.8 11.4 28.6
2008 561 32.0 17.5 29.7
2009 664 36.0 18.4 42.8
2010 563 30.6 18.3 37
2011 580 36.8 15.7 38.1
2012 560 30.0 18.6 43.2
2013 583 32.0 18.2 48.2
2014 554 33.0 16.7 47.3
2015 588 35.0 16.8 51.9
2016 640 32.0 20.0 51.6
2017 589 35.0 16.8 46.2
2018 594 34.0 17.4 47
2019 605 38.6 15.6 84.5
2020 555 35.0 15.8 76.9
2021 487 32.0 15.2 n/a
2022 451 30.0 15.0 94.7
2023 456 32.0 14.2 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knollwood Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1208 47.2 25.5 n/a
1990 729 38.4 18.9 n/a
1991 750 38.3 19.5 n/a
1992 770 39.0 19.7 n/a
1993 825 41.4 19.9 n/a
1994 844 41.5 n/a 13
1995 811 n/a 0.0 17.3
1996 811 n/a 0.0 17.3
1997 847 n/a 0.0 18.1
1998 786 n/a 0.0 21.6
1999 744 44.0 16.9 30
2000 753 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 737 44.6 16.5 29.4
2002 697 47.7 14.6 32.6
2003 697 47.7 14.6 32.6
2004 612 42.0 14.6 29.6
2005 615 45.0 13.7 31
2006 627 52.0 12.1 30.8
2007 568 49.8 11.4 28.6
2008 561 32.0 17.5 29.7
2009 664 36.0 18.4 42.8
2010 563 30.6 18.3 37
2011 580 36.8 15.7 38.1
2012 560 30.0 18.6 43.2
2013 583 32.0 18.2 48.2
2014 554 33.0 16.7 47.3
2015 588 35.0 16.8 51.9
2016 640 32.0 20.0 51.6
2017 589 35.0 16.8 46.2
2018 594 34.0 17.4 47
2019 605 38.6 15.6 84.5
2020 555 35.0 15.8 76.9
2021 487 32.0 15.2 n/a
2022 451 30.0 15.0 94.7
2023 456 32.0 14.2 91.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knollwood Meadows Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $452 (4.8%) $8,909 (95.2%) $9,362
2020 $490 (5.9%) $7,790 (94.1%) $8,280
2021 $586 (6.1%) $9,060 (93.9%) $9,646

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knollwood Meadows Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 451st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 1114 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)8673
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)7665.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)8378.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)7475.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)8960.5
 28.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)9161.8
 29.2%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Knollwood Meadows Elementary)8168.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605456
 24.6%
African American207139
 32.9%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian2713
 51.9%
Hispanic10092
 8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White189150
 20.6%
Two or More Races7459
 20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%91.2%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Knollwood Meadows Elementary

Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks 585th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Knollwood Meadows Elementary.

Students at Knollwood Meadows Elementary are 33% White, 30% African American, 20% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Knollwood Meadows Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mary Passage Middle
High : Denbigh High


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