General Stanford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fort Eustis, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 476. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of the key differentiating factors for General Stanford Elementary is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (40.76%), Hispanic (22.48%), and students of two or more races (12.39%) compared to nearby schools like Willis A. Jenkins Elementary and James River Elementary. The school also consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science, with 80.43% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics and 82.61% proficient or better in SOL/Science, compared to the district and state averages.
While General Stanford Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top half of Virginia elementary schools, its performance for military-connected students is relatively low, ranking in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools for this subgroup. This disparity in subgroup performance is an area of concern that the school and district should address to ensure equitable support for all students. Overall, General Stanford Elementary stands out as a strong-performing school with a diverse student population and consistent academic excellence, offering valuable insights for the district and the broader educational community.
Newport News City Public Schools
Students at General Stanford Elementary are 41% White, 22% Hispanic, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended General Stanford Elementary.
Students who attend General Stanford Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mary Passage MiddleHigh : Woodside High
General Stanford Elementary ranks 514th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.