PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parkway 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 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 34 teachers, Parkway 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.

Parkway Elementary School, located on O’Hare Drive in Virginia Beach, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic mastery and the development of essential social-emotional skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become engaged, curious learners within their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Parkway Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school typically benefits from an active partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Virginia Beach neighborhood, which helps provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and school initiatives, Parkway strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to succeed both academically and personally.

For more information, contact Parkway Elementary at (757) 648-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.