Arrowhead Elementary

5549 Susquehanna Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757)648-2040

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arrowhead Elementary School, located in the Bayside borough of Virginia Beach, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local suburban community. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and student engagement. The school’s location on Susquehanna Drive places it centrally within its neighborhood, making it a focal point for families in the area and a hub for early childhood development.

The school is characterized by a commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. By utilizing the resources of a large, well-established school district, Arrowhead Elementary integrates modern teaching methodologies and technology into its classrooms. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community partnership, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student success and personal well-being.

500

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arrowhead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	79
Black	133
Asian	10
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (44.6%)
Black
133 (26.6%)
Hispanic
79 (15.8%)
Two or More
52 (10.4%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-2040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81