Birdneck Elementary

957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

584 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Birdneck Elementary School is a public school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Situated on South Birdneck Road, the school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners through a balanced curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help cultivate an engaging experience for the student body. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Birdneck Elementary often hosts various school events and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational journey. By prioritizing inclusive practices and high educational standards, the school serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, preparing its elementary students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

584

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birdneck Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	132
Black	178
Asian	12
Two or More	74
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
182 (31.2%)
Black
178 (30.5%)
Hispanic
132 (22.6%)
Two or More
74 (12.7%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
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)648-2120
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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 73

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Birdneck Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Birdneck Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	46.9%
Male	310	53.1%

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