At a glance
Reported students
495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Sewells Point Elementary: 495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
13.4:1 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
- 450
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Sewells Point Elementary
Sewells Point Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Norfolk. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Norfolk City Public Schools. NCES reports 495 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (35.4%) and White (30.5%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. 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 Sewells Point Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black35.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10.5%
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 Norfolk City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richard Bowling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Bay View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 reported students
Ghent K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
501 reported students
Ocean View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Tanners Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Granby Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Public schools near Sewells Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Allen Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 405 | 1 mi |
| Granby Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 464 | 2.1 mi |
| Larchmont Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 455 | 2.3 mi |
| Suburban Park Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 415 | 2.8 mi |
| Mary Calcott Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 404 | 3.2 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sewells Point Elementary
What grades does Sewells Point Elementary serve?
Sewells Point Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norfolk City Public Schools.
How many students attend Sewells Point Elementary?
Sewells Point Elementary reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 450 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sewells Point Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 495 students and 37 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 Sewells Point Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sewells Point Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sewells Point Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sewells Point Elementary in?
Sewells Point Elementary is part of Norfolk City Public Schools, based in Norfolk, VA, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sewells Point Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Camp Allen Elementary (1 mi), Granby Elementary (2.1 mi), Larchmont Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.