STRAWBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Strawbridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 674 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Strawbridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Strawbridge Elementary School, located in the Salem 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 emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-centered atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the social-emotional development of children alongside their intellectual growth.
Beyond its standard academic programs, Strawbridge Elementary promotes an inclusive culture that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. The school works closely with local families to bridge the home-school connection, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for success. By utilizing the district’s focus on personalized learning and digital integration, Strawbridge aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, inquisitive citizens as they progress toward middle school.
For more information, contact Strawbridge Elementary at (757) 648-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-3800
STRAWBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 674 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 674
- Teachers:
- 35.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 674 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STRAWBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.6%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.