At a glance
Reported students
626
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Christopher Farms Elementary: 626 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Christopher Farms Elementary
Christopher Farms 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 626 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above 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 (47.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. 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 Christopher Farms Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.3 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 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- 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
- White47.3%
- Hispanic22%
- Black10.1%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial14.5%
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.
Landstown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
632 reported students
Alanton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
632 reported students
Strawbridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
Tallwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
White Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Princess Anne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Public schools near Christopher Farms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Landing Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 463 | 2 mi |
| Princess Anne Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 654 | 2.2 mi |
| Landstown Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 632 | 2.3 mi |
| New Castle Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 728 | 2.4 mi |
| Green Run Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 350 | 2.6 mi |
| Strawbridge Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 610 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Farms Elementary
What grades does Christopher Farms Elementary serve?
Christopher Farms 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 Christopher Farms Elementary?
Christopher Farms Elementary reported 626 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christopher Farms Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 626 students and 39.3 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 Christopher Farms Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christopher Farms 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 Christopher Farms Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Christopher Farms Elementary in?
Christopher Farms 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 Christopher Farms Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Landing Elementary (2 mi), Princess Anne Elementary (2.2 mi), Landstown Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.