School district or education agency · NCES 5103710

Suffolk City Public Schools

Suffolk, VA

District overview See comparisons

Students14,520

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools22

operational schools · 2023–24

Students14,520

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,431

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictVAUnited States

Academic standing2024

43rd percentile45th percentile44th percentile

This district is 2 percentile points lower than the state figure and 1 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

20.1%19.1%27.8%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,346$18,290$19,509

This district is $1,944 per student lower than the state figure and $3,163 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,431$16,097$15,859

This district is $1,666 per student lower than the state figure and $1,428 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,117$1,541$1,964

This district is $424 per student lower than the state figure and $847 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$836$422$336

This district is $414 per student higher than the state figure and $500 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,103$2,392$1,793

This district is $289 per student lower than the state figure and $310 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,550$9,765$8,742

This district is $1,215 per student lower than the state figure and $192 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,071$3,940$3,769

This district is $869 per student lower than the state figure and $698 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$6,935$11,715

This district is $6,935 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$596$869

This district is $596 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:113:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

316:1288:1376:1

This district is 28 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 60 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

157.0164.9138.9

This district is 7.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 18.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

26.223.118.5

This district is 3.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 7.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.50.90.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

97.6%98.8%99.0%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.2%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.7%2.8%2.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.8%11.2%12.0%

This district is 10.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.1%13.3%14.0%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.5%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

92.2%93.1%95.8%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+3.4%+1.2%+0.5%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

50.5%45.9%50.6%

This district is 4.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.6%4.9%4.5%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.9%10.6%9.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

17.5%9.4%6.7%

This district is 8.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.2%4.8%5.1%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

11.2%11.0%14.4%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K537 students

3.7%

Kindergarten–grade 56,350 students

43.7%

Grades 6–83,219 students

22.2%

Grades 9–124,414 students

30.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten537

Kindergarten1,027

Grade 11,073

Grade 21,121

Grade 31,051

Grade 41,063

Grade 51,015

Grade 61,070

Grade 71,076

Grade 81,073

Grade 91,228

Grade 101,178

Grade 111,013

Grade 12995

Students by race and ethnicity

Black or African American7,971 (54.9%)

White4,015 (27.7%)

Hispanic/Latino1,198 (8.3%)

Two or more races1,067 (7.3%)

Asian203 (1.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native39 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

537Students enrolled in pre-K

39Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

13.8:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.7%

VA2.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

2,279.4All district staff, full-time equivalent

998.4Teachers, full-time equivalent

46School counselors, full-time equivalent

7School psychologists, full-time equivalent

381Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

24Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

51School administrators, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers39 FTE

Kindergarten teachers49 FTE

Elementary teachers328 FTE

Secondary teachers582.4 FTE

Elementary school counselors18 FTE

Secondary school counselors28 FTE

Instructional coordinators71 FTE

District administrators70 FTE

District administrative support40 FTE

School administrative support64 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

1,070Total completers

1,044Regular diplomas

26Other state-recognized credentials

99Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District97.6%

VA98.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.2%

VA1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.8%Students learning English103 students · 16 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.8%

VA11.2%

U.S.12.0%

12.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,699 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.1%

VA13.3%

U.S.14.0%

2.5%Students with Section 504 plans354 students · 19 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.5%

VA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services10 students · 20 of 20 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

VA1.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

92.2%Teachers reported as certified

420Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District92.2%

VA93.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

17,612children ages 5 to 17

1,968estimated to live in families below the poverty line

11.2%about 1 in 9 school-age children

District11.2%

VA11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in VA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Frederick County Public SchoolsWinchester, VA14,172 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Roanoke County Public SchoolsRoanoke, VA13,799 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Albemarle County Public SchoolsCharlottesville, VA13,808 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Portsmouth City Public SchoolsPortsmouth, VA13,161 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Roanoke City Public SchoolsRoanoke, VA13,582 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

11Elementary schools

5Middle schools

3Not applicable schools

3High schools

15Suburb setting

7Rural setting

3Magnet schools

1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15.7%Federal

47.7%State

36.6%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,431Total current spending per student

$8,633Instruction per student

$5,146Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$37.3MFederal revenue15.7% of total revenue

$112.9MState revenue47.7% of total revenue

$86.7MLocal revenue36.6% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,633Instructionper student

$5,146Student and instructional supportper student

$2,103Special educationper student

$1,897Building operations and maintenanceper student

$786Student transportationper student

$653Food servicesper student

$685Technologyper student

People costs

$123.9MSalaries$8,550 per student

$44.5MEmployee benefits$3,071 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$12.1MEquipmentFY 2023

$16.2MCapital outlay$1,117 per student

$4.1MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$11.2MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$4MTitle I$278 per student

$3.6MIDEA special education$249 per student

$385KCareer and technical education$27 per student

$6.5MChild nutrition$446 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,163

FY 2023$14,431

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$651

FY 2023$1,117

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2116.4%

2,213 of 13,521 students

2021–2227%

3,680 of 13,647 students

2022–2320.1%

2,808 of 13,968 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

8Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE20 reporting schools

27Security staff FTE20 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I4 reporting schools

Calculus4 reporting schools

Biology4 reporting schools

Chemistry4 reporting schools

Physics4 reporting schools

Computer science4 reporting schools

Advanced Placement4 reporting schools

Dual enrollment4 reporting schools

Gifted programs20 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate4 reporting schools

Athletics4 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,104Out-of-school suspensions20 reporting schoolsSee schools →1,497In-school suspensions20 reporting schoolsSee schools →117Law-enforcement referrals20 reporting schoolsSee schools →4School-related arrests20 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi20 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber20 reporting schools

0Student devices reported20 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?20.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 13,968 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,431current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?316:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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