Waterview Elementary

Summary:

Waterview Elementary is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 639 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterview Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of Waterview students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 32.93% to 60.66%, compared to 59.41% to 71.16% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 50% of Virginia schools for these subgroups. However, Waterview has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending compared to nearby schools.

While Waterview Elementary's performance is consistently low, some nearby schools within the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, such as Brighton Elementary, Hodges Manor Elementary, and Churchland Elementary, perform significantly better on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Schools outside the Portsmouth district, such as Western Branch Intermediate in Chesapeake and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary in Norfolk, also outperform Waterview Elementary by a wide margin.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3649 Hartford St
       Portsmouth, VA  23707-1205


(757) 393-8879

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1057th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,411 Help


Students who attend Waterview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Churchland Middle
High:    Churchland High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  614

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.7%
White:
13.0%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterview Elementary ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.7%), White (13%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterview Elementary is 16.1. 10 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterview Elementary is $8,411. 9 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterview Elementary 1057th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Waterview Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Portsmouth City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth City Public Schools 115th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waterview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.61 862nd 1062 18.8%
2006 40.31 761st 1071 28.9%
2007 37.80 785th 1083 27.5%
2008 46.31 685th 1081 36.6%
2009 42.09 756th 1082 30.1%
2010 33.25 920th 1113 17.3%
2011 40.98 787th 1117 29.5%
2012 31.64 918th 1117 17.8%
2013 34.63 823rd 1120 26.5%
2014 21.61 993rd 1110 10.5%
2015 19.23 984th 1100 10.5%
2016 23.38 944th 1096 13.9%
2017 17.76 995th 1099 9.5%
2018 15.82 995th 1097 9.3%
2019 9.87 1046th 1105 5.3%
2021 7.33 1037th 1103 6.0%
2022 6.19 1062nd 1109 4.2%
2023 7.55 1050th 1114 5.7%
2024 7.38 1057th 1114 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.29 976th 1036 5.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.85 1052nd 1100 4.4%
2024 8.39 1034th 1098 5.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.11 1020th 1093 6.7%
2024 7.31 1060th 1101 3.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.09 542nd 579 6.4%
2024 12.60 555th 588 5.6%
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Rank History for White students at Waterview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.87 847th 984 13.9%
2024 14.95 902nd 979 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Open Quote The best school I have a non verbal child and when I say they the best and the only place I feel she is safe at Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Open Quote My grand-daughter Olivia goes to JT, she has been there since kindergarden and is now in 4th grade. She has had nothing but excellant teachers. Dr. Williams and his staff are without a doubt one of the finest in this School System. They have a wonderful PTA and Gifted and Talented program also. I am proud to call this school one of the best in Portsmouth. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waterview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 305 305
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 304 304
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 311 311
1993 103 201 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 106 161 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 90 80 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 90 80 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 121 34 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 171 40 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 197 40 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 203 92 12 6 0 n/a n/a -4 309
2001 196 92 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 270 276 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 270 276 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 311 287 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 291 311 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2006 314 359 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 269 374 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2008 264 382 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 209 568 11 15 1 n/a n/a 5 809
2010 195 598 14 25 2 n/a n/a 6 840
2011 179 491 4 31 2 3 42 0 752
2012 182 477 6 20 1 1 35 0 722
2013 164 558 5 19 4 1 22 0 773
2014 150 537 3 15 4 1 22 0 732
2015 142 515 3 16 3 1 30 0 710
2016 131 459 3 15 3 0 42 0 653
2017 135 475 2 15 2 0 34 0 663
2018 128 461 1 24 1 0 31 0 646
2019 111 442 1 26 3 2 21 0 606
2020 98 466 2 29 4 2 24 0 625
2021 102 446 1 29 3 1 28 0 610
2022 105 453 1 28 3 0 28 0 618
2023 98 447 3 43 2 1 45 0 639
2024 80 434 3 45 2 2 48 0 614

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1990 305 17.0 17.9 n/a
1991 304 17.2 17.6 n/a
1992 311 17.5 17.7 n/a
1993 308 16.0 19.3 n/a
1994 271 14.2 n/a 66.1
1995 174 n/a 0.0 53.4
1996 174 n/a 0.0 53.4
1997 178 n/a 0.0 40.4
1998 225 n/a 0.0 34.7
1999 258 16.5 15.6 40.3
2000 309 n/a 0.0 43.5
2001 311 24.0 13.0 47.9
2002 568 38.0 14.9 53.5
2003 568 38.0 14.9 53.5
2004 621 37.0 16.8 51.4
2005 632 36.0 17.6 55.7
2006 692 41.0 16.9 50.6
2007 674 44.8 15.0 52.7
2008 666 33.0 20.2 51.2
2009 809 36.0 22.5 53.4
2010 840 37.0 22.7 58
2011 752 36.0 20.8 59.8
2012 722 38.0 19.0 75.5
2013 773 36.0 21.4 58
2014 732 38.0 19.2 69.3
2015 710 38.0 18.6 71.3
2016 653 38.0 17.1 99.5
2017 663 38.0 17.4 99.1
2018 646 41.5 15.5 99.5
2019 606 41.0 14.7 99.5
2020 625 37.0 16.8 99.5
2021 610 37.2 16.3 n/a
2022 618 36.0 17.1 99.5
2023 639 41.0 15.5 98.3
2024 614 38.0 16.1 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1990 305 17.0 17.9 n/a
1991 304 17.2 17.6 n/a
1992 311 17.5 17.7 n/a
1993 308 16.0 19.3 n/a
1994 271 14.2 n/a 66.1
1995 174 n/a 0.0 53.4
1996 174 n/a 0.0 53.4
1997 178 n/a 0.0 40.4
1998 225 n/a 0.0 34.7
1999 258 16.5 15.6 40.3
2000 309 n/a 0.0 43.5
2001 311 24.0 13.0 47.9
2002 568 38.0 14.9 53.5
2003 568 38.0 14.9 53.5
2004 621 37.0 16.8 51.4
2005 632 36.0 17.6 55.7
2006 692 41.0 16.9 50.6
2007 674 44.8 15.0 52.7
2008 666 33.0 20.2 51.2
2009 809 36.0 22.5 53.4
2010 840 37.0 22.7 58
2011 752 36.0 20.8 59.8
2012 722 38.0 19.0 75.5
2013 773 36.0 21.4 58
2014 732 38.0 19.2 69.3
2015 710 38.0 18.6 71.3
2016 653 38.0 17.1 99.5
2017 663 38.0 17.4 99.1
2018 646 41.5 15.5 99.5
2019 606 41.0 14.7 99.5
2020 625 37.0 16.8 99.5
2021 610 37.2 16.3 n/a
2022 618 36.0 17.1 99.5
2023 639 41.0 15.5 98.3
2024 614 38.0 16.1 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,329 (16.8%) $6,584 (83.2%) $7,913
2020 $1,203 (16.1%) $6,247 (83.9%) $7,450
2021 $1,299 (15.4%) $7,112 (84.6%) $8,411

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1046th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1050th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waterview Elementary)7035.2
 34.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Waterview Elementary)4933.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6053.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waterview Elementary)5941.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Waterview Elementary)5458.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6759.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waterview Elementary)6334.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7045.4
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Waterview Elementary)5626.1
 29.9%
   5th Grade Science (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7047.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Waterview Elementary)6138
 23%
   5th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6954
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waterview Elementary)6541.3
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7450.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Waterview Elementary)7351.9
 21.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7462.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606639
 5.4%
African American442447
 1.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2643
 65.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White11198
 11.7%
Two or More Races2145
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.3%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterview Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 614 students attended Waterview Elementary.

Students who attend Waterview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Churchland Middle
High : Churchland High

Waterview Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Waterview Elementary are 71% African American, 13% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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