Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News, VA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is a elementary school located in Newport News, Virginia. The school serves 621 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Joseph H. Saunders Elementary performs below the state average for Virginia. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary has 621 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary is part of the Newport News City Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.