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Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

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

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About Joseph H. Saunders Elementary

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is a public school in Newport News, Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 660 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newport News. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. There are 48 other schools within 5 miles. Newport News City Public Schools runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	853 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
Phone	(757) 591-4781
School district	Newport News City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	660
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35
Students per teacher	18.9
Charter school	No
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 510264001059). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Peninsula School at the Faison CenterPrivate · Grades K to 12Newport News · 0.7 mi East End AcademyPrivate · Grades 1 to 12Newport News · 1.1 mi East End AcademyPrivate · Grades K to 12Newport News · 1.1 mi Peninsula Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 8 to 12Newport News · 1.2 mi Hampton Roads International Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 7Newport News · 1.5 mi Deer Park ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.5 mi Coventry ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Yorktown, VA · 1.6 mi Bethel Manor ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Langley A F B, VA · 1.8 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 Joseph H. Saunders Elementary serve?

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary reported 660 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?

About 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 660 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Joseph H. Saunders Elementary a public or charter school?

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Joseph H. Saunders Elementary in?

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary 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 Joseph H. Saunders Elementary located?

Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is at 853 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601. The phone number is (757) 591-4781.

How many other schools are near Joseph H. Saunders Elementary?

There are 48 other schools within 5 miles of Joseph H. Saunders Elementary in our directory.