JOHN B. DEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John B. Dey 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 817 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, John B. Dey Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact John B. Dey Elementary at (757) 648-2440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 N Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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JOHN B. DEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 817 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
817
Teachers:
40.96
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 817 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN B. DEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
5.0%
Black or African American
4.5%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.