Driver Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

4540 Nansemond Pky, Suffolk, VA

School Details

Students
764

Head of School
Ms. Frances Barnes

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

454:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.5%	Female 47.5%
White 40.8%	Black 36.3%
Hispanic 11.9%	Two or more races 9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.8%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

10/12/2025

My daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed with Autism. When I informed them she was going to be tested for autism, they told me to let them know and they would adjust their IEP. They lied. I informed them and they did nothing. No re-evaluation. They knew of her limitations and did nothing to help her s...

5.0 parent

11/24/2024

This is the 3rd year I volunteered at Florence Bowser and love the staff and positive atmosphere! I’ve helped in the classrooms, cafeteria, recess, etc. and I was amazed to see how organized and well managed the school is. My children love it here. The kids are fun and loving. The teachers and staff...

3.0 other

11/15/2024

My granddaughter attends Florence Bowser Elementary, and she seems to enjoy it. I came to the school for grandparents’ day to have lunch with her and was very shocked by the lack of guidance and structure in the cafeteria. While eating with my granddaughter I noticed there was only one person in the...

5.0 parent

8/12/2024

We were a little nervous about starting here, but we are thrilled with our experiences now! FBES has a lot of family engagement events which I really appreciate. Dr. Taylor is an amazing principal. We are going on year four here, and are looking forward to the next school year!

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Virginia Suffolk City County Suffolk 23435

Driver Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 located at 4540 Nansemond Pky in Suffolk, VA. The school has a total enrollment of 764. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nansemond River High School, StoneBridge School, John Yeates Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Suffolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Driver Elementary School.

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