THOROUGHGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thoroughgood 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 685 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Thoroughgood 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.
Thoroughgood Elementary School, located at 1444 Dunstan Lane in the Bayside borough of Virginia Beach, is a well-established public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) district, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. The school’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and various suburban neighborhoods makes it a central hub for local families, often characterized by a stable and engaged parent-teacher association.
Educationally, Thoroughgood emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology with traditional core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school frequently promotes an environment centered on inclusivity and character education, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school by encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning. With its long-standing presence in the community, Thoroughgood Elementary remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement and foundational primary education in the Virginia Beach area.
For more information, contact Thoroughgood Elementary at (757) 648-3920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920
THOROUGHGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 685 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:
- 685
- Teachers:
- 34.56
- 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 685 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOROUGHGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.