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Brookwood Elementary

601 S Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452Virginia Beach City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
571
Students
Total enrolled
$15,460
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 571 students in grades PK–05 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,460 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Brookwood Elementary is a large elementary in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 571 students. The district invests $15,460 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Brookwood Elementary

571
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution305 male · 266 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 380 students
Student Composition
47%
18%
20%
12%
Asian3%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black20%
Multiracial12%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510384001678

Academic Outcomes at Brookwood Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23452

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,460Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,460
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,803
Student Support$2,937
Administration$1,855
Operations$2,319
Other$1,546
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,460 spent per student, an estimated $6,849 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
47%
State government
39.7%
Local (property tax)
46.6%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Glenwood ElementaryJohn B. Dey ElementaryThoroughgood ElementaryPoint O' View Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
LARKSPUR MIDDLEPRINCESS ANNE MIDDLEOLD DONATION SCHOOLLANDSTOWN MIDDLE
+9 more
↓
High School
LANDSTOWN HIGHKEMPSVILLE HIGHBAYSIDE HIGHFLOYD KELLAM HIGH
+7 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyVirginia Beach city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVirginia Beach City Public Schools →
Phone: (757)648-2160
NCES ID: 510384001678
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Virginia Beach seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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38% FRL
High
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High
BAYSIDE HIGH
1,983 students · 09–12
● 47 opp65% FRL
High
FLOYD KELLAM HIGH
1,882 students · 09–12
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High
TALLWOOD HIGH
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High
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High
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High
PRINCESS ANNE HIGH
1,717 students · 09–12
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District School Rankings
Location
601 S Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.