Linkhorn Park Elementary

977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Linkhorn Park Elementary, located at 977 First Colonial Rd in Virginia Beach, is a well-established public school serving students in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build foundational skills.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Linkhorn Park Elementary is noted for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize parent-teacher collaboration to support student success. The school culture is rooted in a commitment to inclusivity and lifelong learning, aiming to prepare children for future educational transitions. With its convenient location near the First Colonial corridor, the school remains a vital pillar in the local community, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

517

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linkhorn Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	73
Black	95
Asian	11
Two or More	42

White
296 (57.3 %)
Black
95 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.1 %)
Two or More
42 (8.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.1 %)

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)648-2920
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linkhorn Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linkhorn Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.5%
Male	261	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)