Red Mill Elementary

1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

586 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Mill Elementary, located in the Red Mill section of Virginia Beach, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. Its location on Sandbridge Road places it in a growing suburban area, making it a central hub for families in the southern portion of the city.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, Red Mill Elementary utilizes modern teaching resources and maintains an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. The school is highly valued by local residents for its dedicated staff and its role in cultivating a safe, enriching atmosphere for young learners.

586

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	55
Black	18
Asian	26
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	5

White
429 (73.2%)
Hispanic
55 (9.4%)
Two or More
53 (9.0%)
Asian
26 (4.4%)
Black
18 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)

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)648-3560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 12

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Red Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Red Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	44%
Male	328	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)