Park View Elementary

Summary:

Park View Elementary is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 463 students in grades K-6 and part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 130 districts in the state.

Park View Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 80.35% African American and 99.35% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 52.17%, compared to the state average of 70.11% and the district average of 54.12%. The nearby schools, such as Victory Elementary, Waterview Elementary, and Douglass Park Elementary, also have high percentages of African American and economically disadvantaged students, as well as low academic performance compared to the state.

Despite increased per-student spending, from $7,535 in 2019-2020 to $8,625 in 2020-2021, the additional resources have not yet translated into significant improvements in student outcomes at Park View Elementary. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools over the past decade, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are systemic within the Portsmouth City Public Schools district and may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 260 Elm Ave
       Portsmouth, VA  23704-2113


(757) 393-8647

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
873rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,625 Help


Students who attend Park View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Churchland Middle
High:    I.C. Norcom High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.3%
White:
9.9%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.2% Help


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Compare Details Park View Elementary ranks worse than 78.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: African American (76.3%), White (9.9%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park View Elementary is 14.7, which is the 7th best among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park View Elementary is $8,625, which is the 7th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park View Elementary 873rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Park View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Portsmouth City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth City Public Schools 115th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.40 867th 1062 18.4%
2006 18.58 996th 1071 7.0%
2007 6.59 1072nd 1083 1.0%
2008 33.50 846th 1081 21.7%
2009 6.32 1069th 1082 1.2%
2010 19.00 1043rd 1113 6.3%
2011 31.41 924th 1117 17.3%
2012 21.47 1017th 1117 9.0%
2013 27.83 903rd 1120 19.4%
2014 21.98 988th 1110 11.0%
2015 24.16 941st 1100 14.5%
2016 25.99 916th 1096 16.4%
2017 34.10 840th 1099 23.6%
2018 37.83 792nd 1097 27.8%
2019 27.69 906th 1105 18.0%
2021 13.67 982nd 1103 11.0%
2022 17.37 964th 1109 13.1%
2023 23.22 905th 1114 18.8%
2024 27.33 873rd 1114 21.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.71 715th 1036 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.10 804th 1100 26.9%
2024 31.07 821st 1098 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.75 952nd 1093 12.9%
2024 24.56 893rd 1101 18.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.34 365th 579 37.0%
2024 39.36 403rd 588 31.5%
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Rank History for White students at Park View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.27 884th 979 9.7%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, May 20, 2017

Open Quote Terrible teachers and staff. Would not recommend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park View 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 380 380
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 333 333
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 370 370
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 379 379
1993 55 276 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1994 66 298 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 65 339 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 65 339 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 65 312 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 68 310 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 72 295 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 66 291 2 0 0 n/a n/a -4 355
2001 43 282 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 27 302 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 27 302 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 17 349 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 19 370 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 26 396 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2007 18 390 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 20 396 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 59 699 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2010 54 604 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2011 52 537 4 15 5 3 25 0 641
2012 49 555 0 17 3 2 13 0 639
2013 54 602 3 11 4 2 12 0 688
2014 39 550 7 11 4 2 11 0 624
2015 52 505 3 8 3 3 19 0 593
2016 56 498 4 11 2 2 17 0 590
2017 47 456 6 14 2 2 16 0 543
2018 55 443 9 16 1 2 18 0 544
2019 56 470 7 10 1 3 9 0 556
2020 63 466 4 14 2 2 23 0 574
2021 51 451 5 13 4 3 14 0 541
2022 40 424 5 19 7 2 21 0 518
2023 33 372 4 26 7 0 21 0 463
2024 47 361 4 32 7 0 22 0 473

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 Park View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 21.0 18.0 n/a
1990 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
1991 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1992 379 22.4 16.9 n/a
1993 332 21.8 15.2 n/a
1994 365 19.1 n/a 76.2
1995 404 n/a 0.0 76.2
1996 404 n/a 0.0 76.2
1997 395 n/a 0.0 72.2
1998 379 n/a 0.0 75.2
1999 369 26.2 14.1 85.9
2000 355 n/a 0.0 76
2001 328 28.0 11.7 83.8
2002 333 30.0 11.1 88.3
2003 333 30.0 11.1 88.3
2004 376 28.0 13.4 66.2
2005 394 27.0 14.6 80.2
2006 434 28.0 15.5 74.2
2007 415 32.3 12.8 73
2008 426 21.0 20.3 63.6
2009 770 31.0 24.8 70.4
2010 670 37.0 18.1 72.2
2011 641 32.0 20.0 75
2012 639 37.0 17.2 86.5
2013 688 36.0 19.1 66.7
2014 624 36.0 17.3 76.4
2015 593 36.0 16.4 72.5
2016 590 37.0 15.9 99
2017 543 35.7 15.1 99.4
2018 544 36.0 15.1 99.4
2019 556 37.0 15.0 99.5
2020 574 35.0 16.4 99.5
2021 541 33.1 16.3 n/a
2022 518 32.0 16.1 99.4
2023 463 31.0 14.9 99.4
2024 473 32.0 14.7 100.2

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 Park View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 21.0 18.0 n/a
1990 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
1991 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
1992 379 22.4 16.9 n/a
1993 332 21.8 15.2 n/a
1994 365 19.1 n/a 76.2
1995 404 n/a 0.0 76.2
1996 404 n/a 0.0 76.2
1997 395 n/a 0.0 72.2
1998 379 n/a 0.0 75.2
1999 369 26.2 14.1 85.9
2000 355 n/a 0.0 76
2001 328 28.0 11.7 83.8
2002 333 30.0 11.1 88.3
2003 333 30.0 11.1 88.3
2004 376 28.0 13.4 66.2
2005 394 27.0 14.6 80.2
2006 434 28.0 15.5 74.2
2007 415 32.3 12.8 73
2008 426 21.0 20.3 63.6
2009 770 31.0 24.8 70.4
2010 670 37.0 18.1 72.2
2011 641 32.0 20.0 75
2012 639 37.0 17.2 86.5
2013 688 36.0 19.1 66.7
2014 624 36.0 17.3 76.4
2015 593 36.0 16.4 72.5
2016 590 37.0 15.9 99
2017 543 35.7 15.1 99.4
2018 544 36.0 15.1 99.4
2019 556 37.0 15.0 99.5
2020 574 35.0 16.4 99.5
2021 541 33.1 16.3 n/a
2022 518 32.0 16.1 99.4
2023 463 31.0 14.9 99.4
2024 473 32.0 14.7 100.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (12.2%) $6,859 (87.8%) $7,814
2020 $886 (11.8%) $6,649 (88.2%) $7,535
2021 $839 (9.7%) $7,786 (90.3%) $8,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park View 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 906th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 905th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park View Elementary)6549.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Park View Elementary)5860.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6053.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park View Elementary)7258.8
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Park View Elementary)6959.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6759.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park View Elementary)7455.9
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7045.4
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Park View Elementary)7745.8
 31.2%
   5th Grade Science (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7047.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Park View Elementary)7552.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6954
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Park View Elementary)7550.9
 24.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7450.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Park View Elementary)7466.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7462.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556463
 16.7%
African American470372
 20.9%
American Indian17
 600%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic1026
 160%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White5633
 41.1%
Two or More Races921
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.4%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park View Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Park View Elementary.

Park View Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Park View Elementary are 76% African American, 10% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Park View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Churchland Middle
High : I.C. Norcom High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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