- DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than NEWSOME PARK ELEM (418.8:1 vs. 243.5:1).
- DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY reported a higher chronically absent students than NEWSOME PARK ELEM (152 vs. 110).
- NEWSOME PARK ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY (47 vs. 26).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY reported a higher chronically absent students than NEWSOME PARK ELEM (152 vs. 110).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY reported a higher gifted & talented than NEWSOME PARK ELEM (10 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
NEWSOME PARK ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY (47 vs. 26).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than NEWSOME PARK ELEM (418.8:1 vs. 243.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY
$16,081.56
NEWSOME PARK ELEM
$16,081.56
Local revenue share
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY
28%
NEWSOME PARK ELEM
28%
State revenue share
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY
52.6%
NEWSOME PARK ELEM
52.6%
Federal revenue share
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY
19.5%
NEWSOME PARK ELEM
19.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DISCOVERY STEM ACADEMY
22.9%
NEWSOME PARK ELEM
22.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Newport News city
$66,718
Newport News city
$66,718
Poverty rate
Newport News city
15.1%
Newport News city
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Newport News city
29.1%
Newport News city
29.1%
Unemployment rate
Newport News city
3.4%
Newport News city
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.