Pembroke Meadows Elementary

820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pembroke Meadows Elementary School, located in the Bayside borough 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 focus on cultivating a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through collaborative projects, literacy initiatives, and foundational STEM experiences.

Beyond the classroom, Pembroke Meadows is highly regarded for its active parental involvement and a strong "neighborhood school" atmosphere. The school maintains a variety of extracurricular programs, clubs, and community-building events that help foster a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By emphasizing consistent communication between staff and families, Pembroke Meadows aims to provide a stable, inclusive, and effective learning environment that prepares students for a successful transition to middle school.

497

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	73
Black	120
Asian	17
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (45.1 %)
Black
120 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.7 %)
Two or More
62 (12.5 %)
Asian
17 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)648-3360
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 23

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	47.5%
Male	261	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)