School Overview
Providence Elementary School, located in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) district, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. The school's mission is generally centered on encouraging student growth through active engagement, social-emotional learning, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Providence Elementary is characterized by its role as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes parent-teacher partnerships and student extracurricular involvement. The faculty works to provide a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates student diversity and achievement. By offering a variety of school activities and maintaining a commitment to the "Compass to 2025" strategic framework adopted by the district, Providence Elementary strives to ensure that every student develops the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.
547
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White244
Hispanic73
Black114
Asian26
Two or More84
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    244 (44.6%)
  • Black
    114 (20.8%)
  • Two or More
    84 (15.4%)
  • Hispanic
    73 (13.3%)
  • Asian
    26 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5%)
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)648-3520
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Providence Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten73
Grade 187
Grade 294
Grade 393
Grade 491
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Providence Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24945.5%
Male29854.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)