At a glance
Reported students
613
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
Simonsdale Elementary: 613 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 584
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Simonsdale Elementary
Simonsdale Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Portsmouth. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Portsmouth City Public Schools. NCES reports 613 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (42.1%) and White (40.8%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. 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 Simonsdale Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White40.8%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black42.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8.6%
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 Portsmouth City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cradock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
616 reported students
Churchland Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
626 reported students
Victory Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
586 reported students
Waterview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
576 reported students
Douglass Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
510 reported students
Churchland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
721 reported students
Public schools near Simonsdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhaven Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 401 | 1 mi |
| Hodges Manor Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 466 | 1.3 mi |
| Waterview Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 576 | 1.5 mi |
| Douglass Park Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 510 | 1.6 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 439 | 2 mi |
| Victory Elementary Elementary · Portsmouth City Public Schools | KG–06 | 586 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Simonsdale Elementary
What grades does Simonsdale Elementary serve?
Simonsdale Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Portsmouth City Public Schools.
How many students attend Simonsdale Elementary?
Simonsdale Elementary reported 613 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 584 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Simonsdale Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 613 students and 40 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 Simonsdale Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Simonsdale Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portsmouth City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Simonsdale Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% 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 Simonsdale Elementary in?
Simonsdale Elementary is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools, based in Portsmouth, VA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Simonsdale Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westhaven Elementary (1 mi), Hodges Manor Elementary (1.3 mi), Waterview Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.