BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birdneck Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 632 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Birdneck Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Birdneck Elementary at (757) 648-2120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

957 S Birdneck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-5801
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BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 632 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
632
Teachers:
47.14
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
Title I schoolwide 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 632 students

White
35.3%
Black or African American
28.6%
Hispanic/Latino
21.8%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.