John B. Dey Elementary

1900 N Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

744 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John B. Dey Elementary School, located in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools division, the school is known for its strong academic focus and long-standing presence in the community. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, fostering a learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, John B. Dey is recognized for its active school community and dedicated parent-teacher association, which frequently organizes enrichment programs and events that enhance the student experience. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners, often integrating technology and collaborative projects into the classroom. With its prime location on Great Neck Road, the school remains a focal point for local families, consistently striving to prepare students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

744

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John B. Dey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	59
Black	36
Asian	23
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
565 (75.9%)
Hispanic
59 (7.9%)
Two or More
57 (7.7%)
Black
36 (4.8%)
Asian
23 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)648-2440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 15

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John B. Dey Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John B. Dey Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	45%
Male	409	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)