Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Summary:

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport News, Virginia that serves 552 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district.

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 44.75% African American, 23.91% Hispanic, and only 18.12% White - a much higher minority representation than nearby schools like Knollwood Meadows Elementary and Kiln Creek Elementary. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with academic performance well below district and state averages. Additionally, 89.86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary faces significant challenges, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement. Nearby schools serving similar student populations, such as Dare Elementary, are achieving better results, indicating that with the right interventions and support, Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary could potentially enhance its academic performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13460 Woodside Lane
       Newport News, VA  23608


(757) 886-7744

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,008 Help


Students who attend Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ella J. FitzGerald Middle
High:    Woodside High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.7%
Hispanic:
23.9%
White:
18.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th 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 9.21. (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 Oliver C. Greenwood 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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary is $7,008. 22 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary 1038th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Oliver C. Greenwood 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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 21.73 948th 1062 10.7%
2006 39.82 767th 1071 28.4%
2007 49.61 602nd 1083 44.4%
2008 56.35 503rd 1081 53.5%
2009 64.40 359th 1082 66.8%
2010 53.68 571st 1113 48.7%
2011 45.19 713th 1117 36.2%
2012 55.58 524th 1117 53.1%
2013 48.67 618th 1120 44.8%
2014 39.02 759th 1110 31.6%
2015 41.11 761st 1100 30.8%
2016 38.83 779th 1096 28.9%
2017 14.81 1015th 1099 7.6%
2018 13.92 1012th 1097 7.7%
2019 6.83 1072nd 1105 3.0%
2021 13.13 985th 1103 10.7%
2022 7.65 1048th 1109 5.5%
2023 6.90 1058th 1114 5.0%
2024 9.21 1038th 1114 6.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.51 240th 306 21.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.41 965th 1036 6.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.44 1080th 1100 1.8%
2024 7.98 1037th 1098 5.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.13 182nd 182 0.0%
2024 24.07 167th 195 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.96 991st 1093 9.3%
2024 11.69 1018th 1101 7.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.97 526th 579 9.2%
2024 15.39 542nd 588 7.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.77 538th 564 4.6%
2024 17.08 516th 580 11.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.38 882nd 984 10.4%
2024 9.88 939th 979 4.1%
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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.

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Open Quote This is school can not keep staff. Thry constantly have new teachers and principals only last a few years. They have a problem with bullying. The staff likes to sweep it under the rug. The have several students on honor roll and these children can not even spell. However, this school keeps lowering there educational standards, so they keep accreditation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oliver C. Greenwood 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 681 681
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 624 624
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 940 940
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 965 965
1993 545 331 33 79 12 n/a n/a 0 1000
1994 475 348 32 72 11 n/a n/a 0 938
1995 398 307 22 54 6 n/a n/a 0 787
1996 398 307 22 54 6 n/a n/a 0 787
1997 430 341 17 42 7 n/a n/a 0 837
1998 395 340 20 49 7 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 400 316 19 60 6 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 381 331 21 54 6 n/a n/a -4 789
2001 366 345 29 66 11 n/a n/a 0 817
2002 323 393 35 49 10 n/a n/a 0 810
2003 323 393 35 49 10 n/a n/a 0 810
2004 293 393 27 41 12 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 278 390 24 50 10 n/a n/a 9 761
2006 262 346 26 49 5 n/a n/a 17 705
2007 228 363 23 51 3 n/a n/a 25 693
2008 222 380 31 56 5 n/a n/a 22 716
2009 184 334 24 56 2 n/a n/a 29 629
2010 169 332 27 89 3 n/a n/a 35 655
2011 164 329 24 92 2 4 41 0 656
2012 167 292 23 109 1 5 33 0 630
2013 155 282 18 106 2 6 49 0 618
2014 167 304 12 104 4 3 66 0 660
2015 153 329 13 126 2 2 65 0 690
2016 134 323 9 142 1 3 63 0 675
2017 139 346 14 144 1 1 72 0 717
2018 140 298 11 152 0 1 80 0 682
2019 115 296 13 142 0 3 63 0 632
2020 105 266 23 142 0 3 49 0 588
2021 97 259 25 131 1 0 51 0 564
2022 94 242 30 143 1 0 49 0 559
2023 100 247 24 132 1 1 47 0 552

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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 681 34.7 19.6 n/a
1990 624 34.0 18.3 n/a
1991 940 43.3 21.7 n/a
1992 965 44.1 21.8 n/a
1993 1000 49.0 20.4 n/a
1994 938 46.1 n/a 18.8
1995 787 n/a 0.0 23.1
1996 787 n/a 0.0 23.1
1997 837 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 811 n/a 0.0 21.6
1999 801 42.5 18.8 32
2000 789 n/a 0.0 31.8
2001 817 52.0 15.7 39.9
2002 810 58.0 14.0 38.8
2003 810 58.0 14.0 38.8
2004 766 53.6 14.3 47
2005 761 53.6 14.2 49.9
2006 705 56.0 12.6 46.2
2007 693 58.0 11.9 45.5
2008 716 44.6 16.1 50.9
2009 629 43.6 14.4 55.8
2010 655 43.6 15.0 55.3
2011 656 41.7 15.7 54
2012 630 30.0 21.0 56.8
2013 618 34.2 18.0 58.4
2014 660 33.2 19.8 58
2015 690 34.0 20.2 62.9
2016 675 34.0 19.8 60.3
2017 717 39.0 18.3 57.7
2018 682 35.0 19.4 66
2019 632 36.0 17.5 84.5
2020 588 33.0 17.8 76.7
2021 564 30.0 18.8 n/a
2022 559 29.0 19.2 80.7
2023 552 32.2 17.1 89.9

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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 681 34.7 19.6 n/a
1990 624 34.0 18.3 n/a
1991 940 43.3 21.7 n/a
1992 965 44.1 21.8 n/a
1993 1000 49.0 20.4 n/a
1994 938 46.1 n/a 18.8
1995 787 n/a 0.0 23.1
1996 787 n/a 0.0 23.1
1997 837 n/a 0.0 19.4
1998 811 n/a 0.0 21.6
1999 801 42.5 18.8 32
2000 789 n/a 0.0 31.8
2001 817 52.0 15.7 39.9
2002 810 58.0 14.0 38.8
2003 810 58.0 14.0 38.8
2004 766 53.6 14.3 47
2005 761 53.6 14.2 49.9
2006 705 56.0 12.6 46.2
2007 693 58.0 11.9 45.5
2008 716 44.6 16.1 50.9
2009 629 43.6 14.4 55.8
2010 655 43.6 15.0 55.3
2011 656 41.7 15.7 54
2012 630 30.0 21.0 56.8
2013 618 34.2 18.0 58.4
2014 660 33.2 19.8 58
2015 690 34.0 20.2 62.9
2016 675 34.0 19.8 60.3
2017 717 39.0 18.3 57.7
2018 682 35.0 19.4 66
2019 632 36.0 17.5 84.5
2020 588 33.0 17.8 76.7
2021 564 30.0 18.8 n/a
2022 559 29.0 19.2 80.7
2023 552 32.2 17.1 89.9

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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $535 (6.3%) $8,015 (93.7%) $8,551
2020 $321 (4.6%) $6,636 (95.4%) $6,956
2021 $440 (6.3%) $6,568 (93.7%) $7,008

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oliver C. Greenwood 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 1072nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1058th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)6242.1
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)5250
 2%
   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 (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)7128.6
 42.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)5741.4
 15.6%
   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 (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)5637.7
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)6138.8
 22.2%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary)5156.4
 5.4%
   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 Students632552
 12.7%
African American296247
 16.6%
American Indian01
Asian1324
 84.6%
Hispanic142132
 7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White115100
 13%
Two or More Races6347
 25.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%89.9%
 5.4%


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Students who attend Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ella J. FitzGerald Middle
High : Woodside High

Students at Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary are 45% African American, 24% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary.


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