Douglass Park Elementary School

Douglass Park Elementary School fosters a positive & inclusive environment for academic growth.

The classrooms at Douglass Park Elementary School buzz with the energy of young learners.

Parents actively support the vibrant school community of Douglass Park Elementary School.

Creative projects & interactive lessons flourish in the curriculum at Douglass Park Elementary.

The dedicated staff at Douglass Park Elementary ensures a nurturing educational experience.

Douglass Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

34 Grand St, Portsmouth, VA

South Portsmouth Neighborhood

Portsmouth City Public Schools

510 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Renee P Hailes

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 33	Full Time Teachers 33
Teachers in First or Second Year 25.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

272:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.2%	Female 47.8%
Black 85.5%	Hispanic 9%
Two or more races 3.5%	White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

6/24/2018

0. They need to get it together. My daughter will be going to another school this year. Douglass Park needs upgrades and money. The mayor doesn’t give a damn about this school system. My daughter school supplies were taken on the first day and not given back. If your child got on Jays, then you can...

4.0 other

5/23/2016

My experience at Douglass Park Elementary was a pleasent visit. I was in and out to pick up my great-grandson.

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Douglass Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Portsmouth, VA and is served by the Portsmouth City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 510 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Douglass Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $247,574. Discover additional schools in the area, like I.C. Norcom High School, Manor High School, Portsmouth Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Portsmouth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Douglass Park Elementary School.

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