At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Birdneck Elementary: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Birdneck Elementary
Birdneck Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 584 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.2%) and Black (30.5%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Birdneck Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.2%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black30.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial12.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Mill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
Thalia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Brookwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Centerville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Tallwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Trantwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
561 reported students
Public schools near Birdneck Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 0.2 mi |
| Ocean Lakes Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 530 | 1.7 mi |
| Corporate Landing Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 415 | 1.7 mi |
| W.T. Cooke Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 555 | 2.4 mi |
| Strawbridge Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 610 | 3.3 mi |
| Linkhorn Park Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 514 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Birdneck Elementary
What grades does Birdneck Elementary serve?
Birdneck Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend Birdneck Elementary?
Birdneck Elementary reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Birdneck Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 584 students and 51.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Birdneck Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Birdneck Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Virginia Beach City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Birdneck Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Birdneck Elementary in?
Birdneck Elementary is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, based in Virginia Beach, VA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Birdneck Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy (0.2 mi), Ocean Lakes Elementary (1.7 mi), Corporate Landing Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.