Alanton Elementary

1441 Stephens Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757)648-2000

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alanton Elementary School, located in the Alanton neighborhood of Virginia Beach, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on a well-rounded academic curriculum. It frequently ranks as a high-performing school within the district, benefiting from active parental involvement and a long-standing reputation for maintaining rigorous standards in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science.

Beyond academics, Alanton Elementary places a significant focus on student development through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional growth, often utilizing its proximity to the local community to integrate hands-on learning experiences. With a dedicated staff and a consistent track record of academic success, the school remains a centerpiece of the Virginia Beach educational landscape for families residing in the Great Neck corridor.

629

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alanton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	63
Black	137
Asian	12
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
349 (55.5 %)
Black
137 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
63 (10.0 %)
Two or More
62 (9.9 %)
Asian
12 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)648-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alanton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alanton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	50.6%
Male	311	49.4%

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