At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12:1 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
- 847
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Norfolk. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Norfolk City Public Schools. NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below 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 (87.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.5%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black87.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
Lake Taylor
Elementary · Grades KG–08
664 reported students
Jacox Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Larrymore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
584 reported students
Little Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Crossroads PreK-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
790 reported students
Ingleside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Public schools near Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary Elementary · Chesapeake City Public Schools | PK–05 | 395 | 1.1 mi |
| Chesterfield Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 325 | 1.1 mi |
| St. Helena Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 229 | 1.4 mi |
| Norfolk Highlands Primary Elementary · Chesapeake City Public Schools | PK–03 | 294 | 1.5 mi |
| Truitt Intermediate Elementary · Chesapeake City Public Schools | 03–05 | 256 | 1.6 mi |
| Rena B. Wright Primary Elementary · Chesapeake City Public Schools | PK–02 | 300 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
What grades does Southside STEM Academy at Campostella serve?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norfolk City Public Schools.
How many students attend Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 847 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 686 students and 57 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southside STEM Academy at Campostella in?
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella 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 Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thurgood Marshall Elementary (1.1 mi), Chesterfield Elementary (1.1 mi), St. Helena Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.