Brookwood Elementary

601 S Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookwood Elementary, located on South Lynnhaven Road in Virginia Beach, serves as a core neighborhood school within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the personal and social growth of its elementary-aged students. As part of a highly-regarded school division, Brookwood benefits from the district's standardized curriculum, access to technology-integrated classrooms, and a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Brookwood Elementary is characterized by its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, PTA-sponsored events, and local initiatives that help bridge the gap between home and school life. Its location in the heart of Virginia Beach provides students with a stable educational setting that prioritizes student engagement, inclusivity, and the development of essential character traits in a diverse and active suburban environment.

574

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	110
Black	117
Asian	23
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
232 (40.4%)
Black
117 (20.4%)
Hispanic
110 (19.2%)
Two or More
90 (15.7%)
Asian
23 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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)648-2160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
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 1

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brookwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brookwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	48.3%
Male	297	51.7%

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