Discovery STEM Academy

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Newport News, VA Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC SchoolScore™ C (60.2)

Discovery STEM Academy is a public Elementary school located in Newport News, VIRGINIA, operated by the Newport News City Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 561 students enrolled; a 17.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Virginia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
561.0
State avg: 512.0
▲ 10% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.53:1
State avg: 14:1
▲ 25% worse
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 65.6%
▲ 51% worse
School Details
School Name
Discovery STEM Academy
NCESSCH ID
510264001062
State School ID
VA-117-1170130
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1712 Chestnut Ave
City
Newport News
State
Virginia
ZIP Code
23607
County
Newport News city
Metro Area
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
5103
State Leg. Upper
51023
State Leg. Lower
51085
Latitude
36.98311
Longitude
-76.40272
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
561
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 555 98.9%
Not Applicable 555 98.9%
District Info
District Name
Newport News City Public Schools
LEAID
5102640
State LEA ID
VA-117
Phone
(757)591-4500
Website
http://www.sbo.nn.k12.va.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newport News
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$483,282K
Federal Revenue
$94,075K
State Revenue
$253,945K
Local Revenue
$135,262K
Total Expenditure
$480,270K
Instruction Exp.
$223,172K
Support Services
$180,889K
Other Current Exp.
$22,599K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Discovery STEM Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Discovery STEM Academy?
561 students are enrolled at Discovery STEM Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Discovery STEM Academy have?
Discovery STEM Academy has 32.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Discovery STEM Academy serve?
Discovery STEM Academy serves grades PK through 05.
Is Discovery STEM Academy a charter school?
Discovery STEM Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is Discovery STEM Academy located in?
Discovery STEM Academy is located in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Discovery STEM Academy belong to?
Discovery STEM Academy is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district.
How much does Newport News City Public Schools spend per student?
The Newport News City Public Schools district spends approximately $856,096,257 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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