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Discovery STEM Academy

Newport News, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Newport News City Public Schools

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About Discovery STEM Academy

Discovery STEM Academy is a public school in Newport News, Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 561 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newport News. There are about 17.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32 teachers in all). It is one of 38 schools in Newport News City Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. There are 29 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	1712 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Phone	(757) 928-6838
School district	Newport News City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	561
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Newport News city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510264001062). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades PreK to 8Newport News · 0.1 mi Achievable Dream AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 0.7 mi John Marshall Early Childhood CenterPublic · Grades PreK to KNewport News · 0.8 mi B.T. Washington MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Newport News · 0.9 mi Newsome Park ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.4 mi Achievable Dream Middle/HighPublic · Grades 6 to 12Newport News · 2 mi Huntington MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Newport News · 2.1 mi Heritage HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newport News · 2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Discovery STEM Academy serve?

Discovery STEM Academy serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Discovery STEM Academy?

Discovery STEM Academy reported 561 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery STEM Academy?

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 561 students and 32 teachers in federal data.

Is Discovery STEM Academy a public or charter school?

Discovery STEM Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Discovery STEM Academy in?

Discovery STEM Academy is part of Newport News City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/newport-news-city-public-schools/

Where is Discovery STEM Academy located?

Discovery STEM Academy is at 1712 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607. The phone number is (757) 928-6838.

How many other schools are near Discovery STEM Academy?

There are 29 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery STEM Academy in our directory.