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Florence Bowser Elementary

Suffolk, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Suffolk City Public Schools

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About Florence Bowser Elementary

Florence Bowser Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Suffolk, Virginia. Enrollment was 926 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Suffolk. With about 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21 students per teacher. Suffolk City Public Schools runs 19 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area.

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School facts

Address	4540 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23435
Phone	(757) 923-4106
School district	Suffolk City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	926
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44
Students per teacher	21
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Suffolk city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510371001615). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

John Yeates MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Suffolk · 1.4 mi Nansemond River HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Suffolk · 2.2 mi Creekside ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Suffolk · 2.4 mi Nansemond Parkway ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Suffolk · 2.8 mi Stonebridge SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Chesapeake, VA · 3.4 mi Aldersgate New Creation UMC Kinder PrepPrivate, Methodist · Grades PreK to 1Chesapeake, VA · 4.5 mi Edwin W. Chittum ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Chesapeake, VA · 4.6 mi Jolliff MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Chesapeake, VA · 4.8 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Florence Bowser Elementary serve?

Florence Bowser Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Florence Bowser Elementary?

Florence Bowser Elementary reported 926 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Bowser Elementary?

About 21 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 926 students and 44 teachers in federal data.

Is Florence Bowser Elementary a public or charter school?

Florence Bowser Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Florence Bowser Elementary in?

Florence Bowser Elementary is part of Suffolk City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/suffolk-city-public-schools/

Where is Florence Bowser Elementary located?

Florence Bowser Elementary is at 4540 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23435. The phone number is (757) 923-4106.

How many other schools are near Florence Bowser Elementary?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Florence Bowser Elementary in our directory.