Northern Shores Elementary

Summary:

Northern Shores Elementary is a public elementary school in Suffolk, Virginia, serving 822 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district.

Northern Shores Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.46% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 75.22% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with 41.48% African American, 9.25% Hispanic, and 5.11% Asian students. Despite serving a high percentage (64.6%) of students from low-income families, Northern Shores Elementary maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top third of Virginia elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Northern Shores Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Its academic results surpass those of Creekside Elementary, another Suffolk City Public Schools school, as well as schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools district. The school's ability to serve a diverse student population and support students from low-income families while achieving strong academic outcomes is particularly noteworthy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6701 Respass Beach Rd
       Suffolk, VA  23435


(757) 923-4169

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
356th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,673 Help


Students who attend Northern Shores Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
High:    Nansemond River High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  837

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
White:
32.7%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Compare Details Northern Shores Elementary ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.08. (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 (42.1%), White (32.7%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Shores Elementary is 18.1. 9 elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Shores Elementary is $6,673, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Shores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Shores Elementary 356th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Northern Shores Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Shores Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.81 541st 1062 49.1%
2006 47.38 662nd 1071 38.2%
2007 67.80 323rd 1083 70.2%
2008 68.76 293rd 1081 72.9%
2009 64.80 355th 1082 67.2%
2010 75.29 180th 1113 83.8%
2011 64.82 372nd 1117 66.7%
2012 75.78 194th 1117 82.6%
2013 74.46 237th 1120 78.8%
2014 66.97 336th 1110 69.7%
2015 62.88 423rd 1100 61.5%
2016 59.57 465th 1096 57.6%
2017 69.21 317th 1099 71.2%
2018 75.76 213th 1097 80.6%
2019 76.99 212th 1105 80.8%
2021 70.24 337th 1103 69.4%
2022 74.37 286th 1109 74.2%
2023 63.08 429th 1114 61.5%
2024 70.08 356th 1114 68.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.39 143rd 245 41.6%
2024 55.84 124th 247 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.22 269th 1036 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.45 421st 1100 61.7%
2024 69.53 342nd 1098 68.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.05 112th 182 38.5%
2024 58.37 93rd 195 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.53 450th 1093 58.8%
2024 67.72 365th 1101 66.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.01 175th 579 69.8%
2024 69.44 159th 588 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.72 19th 580 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Shores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.69 507th 984 48.5%
2024 67.94 294th 979 70.0%
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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.

Northern Shores Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Northern Shores Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 227 248 2 7 6 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 244 337 10 11 7 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 252 392 12 10 6 n/a n/a 0 672
2000 216 392 15 13 5 n/a n/a -4 637
2001 221 404 14 14 4 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 284 403 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2003 284 403 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2004 327 446 13 19 3 n/a n/a 3 811
2005 321 447 18 15 3 n/a n/a 9 813
2006 330 449 24 27 3 n/a n/a 20 853
2007 322 293 29 24 5 n/a n/a 20 693
2008 328 306 34 24 4 n/a n/a 26 722
2009 334 303 26 23 4 n/a n/a 25 715
2010 365 308 29 27 1 n/a n/a 22 752
2011 357 306 25 45 1 4 46 0 784
2012 328 305 27 42 1 3 54 0 760
2013 338 296 27 47 1 4 58 0 771
2014 362 282 23 36 2 6 59 0 770
2015 355 331 21 43 2 3 66 0 821
2016 362 332 18 66 1 3 80 0 862
2017 356 363 22 79 1 1 81 0 903
2018 354 352 27 83 1 2 76 0 895
2019 346 345 23 63 1 1 80 0 859
2020 315 343 30 59 4 0 68 0 819
2021 275 321 29 55 4 0 77 0 761
2022 273 324 30 62 4 1 82 0 776
2023 282 341 42 76 4 2 75 0 822
2024 274 352 40 89 5 0 77 0 837

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 Northern Shores Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 609 n/a 0.0 31
1999 672 39.0 17.2 36
2000 637 n/a 0.0 26.8
2001 657 36.0 18.3 22.7
2002 716 46.0 15.6 19.7
2003 716 46.0 15.6 19.7
2004 811 43.0 18.9 21.7
2005 813 42.0 19.4 21.1
2006 853 45.0 19.0 24.8
2007 693 47.0 14.7 12.8
2008 722 35.0 20.6 13.4
2009 715 35.5 20.1 18.4
2010 752 37.5 20.0 18.4
2011 784 37.0 21.1 16.5
2012 760 40.0 19.0 19.1
2013 771 39.0 19.7 19.8
2014 770 37.8 20.3 21.3
2015 821 41.0 20.0 23.1
2016 862 46.0 18.7 19.5
2017 903 48.0 18.8 20.4
2018 895 48.0 18.6 23.2
2019 859 50.0 17.1 23.4
2020 819 50.0 16.3 22.7
2021 761 48.0 15.8 n/a
2022 776 45.5 17.0 24
2023 822 48.0 17.1 64.6
2024 837 46.0 18.1 68.8

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 Northern Shores Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 490 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 609 n/a 0.0 31
1999 672 39.0 17.2 36
2000 637 n/a 0.0 26.8
2001 657 36.0 18.3 22.7
2002 716 46.0 15.6 19.7
2003 716 46.0 15.6 19.7
2004 811 43.0 18.9 21.7
2005 813 42.0 19.4 21.1
2006 853 45.0 19.0 24.8
2007 693 47.0 14.7 12.8
2008 722 35.0 20.6 13.4
2009 715 35.5 20.1 18.4
2010 752 37.5 20.0 18.4
2011 784 37.0 21.1 16.5
2012 760 40.0 19.0 19.1
2013 771 39.0 19.7 19.8
2014 770 37.8 20.3 21.3
2015 821 41.0 20.0 23.1
2016 862 46.0 18.7 19.5
2017 903 48.0 18.8 20.4
2018 895 48.0 18.6 23.2
2019 859 50.0 17.1 23.4
2020 819 50.0 16.3 22.7
2021 761 48.0 15.8 n/a
2022 776 45.5 17.0 24
2023 822 48.0 17.1 64.6
2024 837 46.0 18.1 68.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Shores Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (10.3%) $5,043 (89.7%) $5,620
2020 $444 (7.7%) $5,316 (92.3%) $5,760
2021 $582 (8.7%) $6,091 (91.3%) $6,673

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Shores Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northern Shores Elementary)9081.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8071.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Northern Shores Elementary)7871.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7164.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northern Shores Elementary)8777.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8369.6
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Northern Shores Elementary)8675.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7270.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northern Shores Elementary)9474
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8567.1
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Northern Shores Elementary)9067.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)8260.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Northern Shores Elementary)9174.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7969.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859822
 4.3%
African American345341
 1.2%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2342
 82.6%
Hispanic6376
 20.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White346282
 18.5%
Two or More Races8075
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%64.6%
 41.2%


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Northern Shores Elementary ranks 356th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 837 students attended Northern Shores Elementary.

Students who attend Northern Shores Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
High : Nansemond River High

Students at Northern Shores Elementary are 42% African American, 33% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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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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