Deer Park Elementary

Summary:

Deer Park Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 517 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Park Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 76.25% of 3rd graders, 94.12% of 4th graders, and 91.95% of 5th graders proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to the district's 55.57%, 56.08%, and 53.44%, respectively, and the state's 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Deer Park Elementary's diverse student population is notable, with 47.39% African American, 30.75% White, and 8.51% Hispanic students, in contrast to the more homogeneous nearby schools like Sedgefield Elementary and Hidenwood Elementary.

Despite the fact that 91.49% of Deer Park Elementary students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has maintained its academic excellence, suggesting effective strategies and resources to support students from low-income backgrounds. This contrast highlights the unique strengths and successes of Deer Park Elementary within the broader Newport News City Public Schools district, where many other schools have significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 11541 Jefferson Ave
       Newport News, VA  23601


(757) 591-7470

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,923 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.4%
White:
30.8%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Park Elementary ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (47.4%), White (30.8%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Park Elementary is 17.9. 21 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Park Elementary is $6,923. 23 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deer Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Park Elementary 162nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Deer Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.87 482nd 1062 54.6%
2006 58.93 449th 1071 58.1%
2007 70.40 266th 1083 75.4%
2008 65.91 341st 1081 68.5%
2009 75.70 178th 1082 83.5%
2010 73.76 206th 1113 81.5%
2011 77.53 164th 1117 85.3%
2012 80.40 126th 1117 88.7%
2013 83.70 98th 1120 91.3%
2014 83.54 109th 1110 90.2%
2015 89.43 25th 1100 97.7%
2016 90.79 17th 1096 98.4%
2017 90.53 21st 1099 98.1%
2018 88.61 43rd 1097 96.1%
2019 90.03 19th 1105 98.3%
2021 62.94 424th 1103 61.6%
2022 76.02 260th 1109 76.6%
2023 77.79 238th 1114 78.6%
2024 82.62 162nd 1114 85.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.67 182nd 245 25.7%
2024 42.19 153rd 247 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.94 77th 1036 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.46 209th 1100 81.0%
2024 80.50 175th 1098 84.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.45 184th 355 48.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.05 278th 1093 74.6%
2024 81.55 166th 1101 84.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.71 72nd 579 87.6%
2024 88.15 35th 588 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.42 27th 984 97.3%
2024 80.34 115th 979 88.3%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deer Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 265 204 7 25 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 265 209 11 19 8 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 265 218 8 18 9 n/a n/a -4 514
2001 255 194 12 17 10 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 290 193 19 21 14 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 290 193 19 21 14 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 291 200 20 20 13 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 275 159 18 17 10 n/a n/a 2 481
2006 276 172 12 19 7 n/a n/a 10 496
2007 274 167 11 15 6 n/a n/a 14 487
2008 266 244 14 14 5 n/a n/a 14 557
2009 243 225 14 11 2 n/a n/a 16 511
2010 243 215 15 9 2 n/a n/a 18 502
2011 242 204 15 30 3 0 13 0 507
2012 244 207 14 26 3 0 21 0 515
2013 220 209 14 36 1 1 22 0 503
2014 237 182 11 41 1 1 25 0 498
2015 257 184 18 51 2 1 28 0 541
2016 246 176 17 47 1 3 36 0 526
2017 255 162 17 47 1 2 43 0 527
2018 256 174 19 52 4 2 40 0 547
2019 265 163 18 55 4 2 42 0 549
2020 238 205 18 49 5 1 56 0 572
2021 215 212 15 47 4 1 55 0 549
2022 184 226 13 47 4 1 55 0 530
2023 159 245 11 44 4 0 54 0 517

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Deer Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 503 n/a 0.0 24.7
1999 512 30.0 17.1 33.4
2000 514 n/a 0.0 32.6
2001 488 28.0 17.4 34.4
2002 537 34.4 15.6 28.7
2003 537 34.4 15.6 28.7
2004 544 31.8 17.1 25.4
2005 481 29.8 16.1 23.2
2006 496 34.0 14.6 25.5
2007 487 37.1 13.1 28.5
2008 557 27.3 20.4 30
2009 511 26.3 19.4 31.9
2010 502 27.3 18.3 35.1
2011 507 28.0 18.1 32
2012 515 21.0 24.5 35.7
2013 503 25.0 20.1 40.2
2014 498 26.0 19.1 40.6
2015 541 26.0 20.8 40.3
2016 526 27.0 19.4 37.3
2017 527 27.0 19.5 37.8
2018 547 27.0 20.2 38
2019 549 27.0 20.3 32.1
2020 572 27.0 21.1 76.7
2021 549 27.0 20.3 n/a
2022 530 27.0 19.6 82.8
2023 517 28.7 17.9 91.5

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 Deer Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 503 n/a 0.0 24.7
1999 512 30.0 17.1 33.4
2000 514 n/a 0.0 32.6
2001 488 28.0 17.4 34.4
2002 537 34.4 15.6 28.7
2003 537 34.4 15.6 28.7
2004 544 31.8 17.1 25.4
2005 481 29.8 16.1 23.2
2006 496 34.0 14.6 25.5
2007 487 37.1 13.1 28.5
2008 557 27.3 20.4 30
2009 511 26.3 19.4 31.9
2010 502 27.3 18.3 35.1
2011 507 28.0 18.1 32
2012 515 21.0 24.5 35.7
2013 503 25.0 20.1 40.2
2014 498 26.0 19.1 40.6
2015 541 26.0 20.8 40.3
2016 526 27.0 19.4 37.3
2017 527 27.0 19.5 37.8
2018 547 27.0 20.2 38
2019 549 27.0 20.3 32.1
2020 572 27.0 21.1 76.7
2021 549 27.0 20.3 n/a
2022 530 27.0 19.6 82.8
2023 517 28.7 17.9 91.5

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 Deer Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,797 (100.0%) $7,797
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,071 (100.0%) $6,071
2021 $142 (2.1%) $6,780 (97.9%) $6,923

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deer Park Elementary)9677.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Deer Park Elementary)8771.1
 16%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deer Park Elementary)9583.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Deer Park Elementary)9283.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deer Park Elementary)9984.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Deer Park Elementary)9984.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Deer Park Elementary)9682.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   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 Students549517
 5.8%
African American163245
 50.3%
American Indian44
Asian1811
 38.9%
Hispanic5544
 20%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White265159
 40%
Two or More Races4254
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%91.5%
 59.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Deer Park Elementary.

Students at Deer Park Elementary are 47% African American, 31% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Deer Park Elementary ranks 162nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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