At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500
Sedgefield Elementary: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Sedgefield Elementary
Sedgefield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Newport News. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Newport News City Public Schools. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (56.2%) and White (17.6%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sedgefield Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black56.2%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newport News City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
General Stanford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Deer Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
George J. McIntosh Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
446 reported students
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Stoney Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Public schools near Sedgefield Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary W. Jackson Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 343 | 0.8 mi |
| Carver Elementary Elementary · Newport News City Public Schools | PK–05 | 634 | 1 mi |
| Hilton Elementary Elementary · Newport News City Public Schools | PK–05 | 368 | 1.1 mi |
| George P. Phenix Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,438 | 1.2 mi |
| Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 499 | 1.4 mi |
| Christopher C. Kraft Elementary Elementary · Hampton City Public Schools | PK–05 | 452 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sedgefield Elementary
What grades does Sedgefield Elementary serve?
Sedgefield Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newport News City Public Schools.
How many students attend Sedgefield Elementary?
Sedgefield Elementary reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sedgefield Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 425 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sedgefield Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sedgefield Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newport News City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sedgefield Elementary in?
Sedgefield Elementary is part of Newport News City Public Schools, based in Newport News, VA, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sedgefield Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary W. Jackson Elementary (0.8 mi), Carver Elementary (1 mi), Hilton Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.