Sewells Point Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 7928 Hampton Blvd
       Norfolk, VA  23505


(757) 451-4160

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,051 Help


Students who attend Sewells Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blair Middle
High:    Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
African American:
33.0%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Compare Details Sewells Point Elementary ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sewells Point Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (33%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sewells Point Elementary is 13.4. 20 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sewells Point Elementary is $9,051, which is the 17th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sewells Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sewells Point Elementary 628th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sewells Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 109th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sewells Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.12 681st 1062 35.9%
2006 47.42 660th 1071 38.4%
2007 45.00 689th 1083 36.4%
2008 35.87 820th 1081 24.1%
2009 55.50 503rd 1082 53.5%
2010 65.38 360th 1113 67.7%
2011 51.65 608th 1117 45.6%
2012 60.79 424th 1117 62.0%
2013 73.57 247th 1120 77.9%
2014 74.33 231st 1110 79.2%
2015 75.63 211th 1100 80.8%
2016 79.96 155th 1096 85.9%
2017 75.85 205th 1099 81.3%
2018 77.23 190th 1097 82.7%
2019 73.27 269th 1105 75.7%
2021 47.92 622nd 1103 43.6%
2022 55.31 535th 1109 51.8%
2023 48.27 628th 1114 43.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.88 663rd 1100 39.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.57 251st 324 22.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.11 159th 182 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.49 584th 1093 46.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.43 292nd 579 49.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.31 187th 564 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sewells Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.37 676th 984 31.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Open Quote Front office staff is horrible. Teachers are wonderful! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, November 30, 2012

Open Quote The Principal and Vice Principal at this school are very involved and committed to the students education. They listen to parents concerns and work with them in finding a solution. They have a great speech program, and the referral process was very easy. The Pre Kindergarten teachers are awesome, my little 4 year old is learning to read! The curriculum is fast paced and intense, but they do a good job of teaching to each students individual needs. The Kindergarten teachers are great as well, especially Ms. Thornhill. And the first grade splits up for reading time into leveled groups to make sure the advanced students don't get slowed down and the average students don't get left behind. My three children are learning ALOT here! I am very pleased with this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sewells Point 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 698 698
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 682 682
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 630 630
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 647 647
1993 137 163 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 144 240 10 17 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 86 274 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 86 274 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 95 160 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 212 337 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 254 413 17 22 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2000 240 401 15 27 2 n/a n/a -4 681
2001 230 382 12 27 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2002 192 397 15 35 4 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 192 397 15 35 4 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 149 389 16 36 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 172 350 10 33 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 164 364 13 44 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2007 175 270 20 54 0 n/a n/a 69 588
2008 233 251 18 47 0 n/a n/a 68 617
2009 253 250 19 34 2 n/a n/a 65 623
2010 227 225 20 49 4 n/a n/a 88 613
2011 249 248 13 72 2 3 69 0 656
2012 252 246 9 70 2 6 72 0 657
2013 253 213 10 75 6 7 71 0 635
2014 251 225 13 81 5 4 65 0 644
2015 226 216 10 100 3 6 66 0 627
2016 228 220 5 94 0 6 57 0 610
2017 228 223 12 102 1 4 54 0 624
2018 223 209 15 109 0 3 42 0 601
2019 231 216 18 101 5 5 44 0 620
2020 238 213 8 109 1 4 45 0 618
2021 187 186 2 78 0 2 47 0 502
2022 199 163 9 86 1 4 44 0 506
2023 205 182 4 99 1 6 54 0 551

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 Sewells Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 698 37.2 18.7 n/a
1990 682 36.5 18.6 n/a
1991 630 36.0 17.5 n/a
1992 647 36.7 17.6 n/a
1993 331 19.7 16.8 n/a
1994 412 22.4 n/a 40.3
1995 385 n/a 0.0 50.1
1996 385 n/a 0.0 50.1
1997 276 n/a 0.0 48.9
1998 577 n/a 0.0 43.2
1999 707 31.0 22.8 69.2
2000 681 n/a 0.0 82.2
2001 652 43.0 15.2 67.6
2002 643 45.0 14.3 56.9
2003 643 45.0 14.3 56.9
2004 590 35.0 16.9 60.2
2005 565 36.0 15.7 55
2006 585 44.0 13.3 59.8
2007 588 42.8 13.7 60.7
2008 617 36.0 17.1 60.5
2009 623 38.0 16.4 56.3
2010 613 37.0 16.5 62.1
2011 656 36.0 18.2 58.8
2012 657 37.8 17.3 61.6
2013 635 41.3 15.3 62.4
2014 644 35.8 17.9 62.7
2015 627 40.0 15.6 59.5
2016 610 40.0 15.2 60.8
2017 624 40.6 15.3 54
2018 601 37.9 15.8 53.6
2019 620 41.4 14.9 42.7
2020 618 39.3 15.7 48.5
2021 502 41.0 12.2 n/a
2022 506 35.1 14.4 59.3
2023 551 41.0 13.4 96.4

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 Sewells Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 698 37.2 18.7 n/a
1990 682 36.5 18.6 n/a
1991 630 36.0 17.5 n/a
1992 647 36.7 17.6 n/a
1993 331 19.7 16.8 n/a
1994 412 22.4 n/a 40.3
1995 385 n/a 0.0 50.1
1996 385 n/a 0.0 50.1
1997 276 n/a 0.0 48.9
1998 577 n/a 0.0 43.2
1999 707 31.0 22.8 69.2
2000 681 n/a 0.0 82.2
2001 652 43.0 15.2 67.6
2002 643 45.0 14.3 56.9
2003 643 45.0 14.3 56.9
2004 590 35.0 16.9 60.2
2005 565 36.0 15.7 55
2006 585 44.0 13.3 59.8
2007 588 42.8 13.7 60.7
2008 617 36.0 17.1 60.5
2009 623 38.0 16.4 56.3
2010 613 37.0 16.5 62.1
2011 656 36.0 18.2 58.8
2012 657 37.8 17.3 61.6
2013 635 41.3 15.3 62.4
2014 644 35.8 17.9 62.7
2015 627 40.0 15.6 59.5
2016 610 40.0 15.2 60.8
2017 624 40.6 15.3 54
2018 601 37.9 15.8 53.6
2019 620 41.4 14.9 42.7
2020 618 39.3 15.7 48.5
2021 502 41.0 12.2 n/a
2022 506 35.1 14.4 59.3
2023 551 41.0 13.4 96.4

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 Sewells Point Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,012 (14.5%) $5,958 (85.5%) $6,970
2020 $782 (11.9%) $5,775 (88.1%) $6,557
2021 $1,033 (11.4%) $8,018 (88.6%) $9,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sewells Point Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 628th of 1114 Elementary schools
 32%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sewells Point Elementary)8872.2
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sewells Point Elementary)8061.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sewells Point Elementary)9243.8
 48.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sewells Point Elementary)8768.8
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sewells Point Elementary)8573.9
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sewells Point Elementary)9265.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sewells Point Elementary)8280.4
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   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 Students620551
 11.1%
African American216182
 15.7%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian184
 77.8%
Hispanic10199
 2%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White231205
 11.3%
Two or More Races4454
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%96.4%
 53.6%


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Students who attend Sewells Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blair Middle
High : Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Sewells Point Elementary ranks 628th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Sewells Point Elementary.

Students at Sewells Point Elementary are 37% White, 33% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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