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Strawbridge Elementary

2553 Strawbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456Virginia Beach City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
620
Students
Total enrolled
$15,460
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 620 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.
18.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Strawbridge Elementary is a large elementary in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 620 students. The district invests $15,460 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Strawbridge Elementary

620
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
34
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 Distribution318 male · 302 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
69%
12%
8%
Asian5%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black5%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510384000443

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
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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)648-3800
NCES ID: 510384000443
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Virginia Beach seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
High
LANDSTOWN HIGH
2,226 students · 09–12
38% FRL
High
KEMPSVILLE HIGH
2,006 students · 09–12
● 41 opp42% FRL
High
BAYSIDE HIGH
1,983 students · 09–12
● 47 opp65% FRL
High
FLOYD KELLAM HIGH
1,882 students · 09–12
14% FRL
High
TALLWOOD HIGH
1,861 students · 09–12
● 41 opp44% FRL
High
OCEAN LAKES HIGH
1,855 students · 09–12
● 51 opp29% FRL
High
FIRST COLONIAL HIGH
1,797 students · 09–12
● 51 opp34% FRL
High
PRINCESS ANNE HIGH
1,717 students · 09–12
● 43 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2553 Strawbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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.