At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Diamond Springs Elementary: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
10:1 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
- 524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Diamond Springs Elementary
Diamond Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, 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 Black (61.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Diamond Springs Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.6 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 1.7 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
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White7.5%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black61.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.6%
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
Not reported as 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.
Parkway Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
North Landing Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
King's Grant Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Luxford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Fairfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Public schools near Diamond Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 02–03 | 409 | 0.3 mi |
| Williams Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 04–05 | 443 | 0.5 mi |
| Luxford Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 0.9 mi |
| Pembroke Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 529 | 1.2 mi |
| Pembroke Meadows Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 485 | 1.5 mi |
| Point O' View Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 692 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Springs Elementary
What grades does Diamond Springs Elementary serve?
Diamond Springs Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend Diamond Springs Elementary?
Diamond Springs Elementary reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Diamond Springs Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 467 students and 46.6 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 Diamond Springs Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Diamond Springs 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.
Which school district is Diamond Springs Elementary in?
Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newtown Elementary (0.3 mi), Williams Elementary (0.5 mi), Luxford Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.