Red Mill Elementary

1860 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Mill Elementary, located in the Red Mill section of Virginia Beach, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. Its location on Sandbridge Road places it in a growing suburban area, making it a central hub for families in the southern portion of the city.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, Red Mill Elementary utilizes modern teaching resources and maintains an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. The school is highly valued by local residents for its dedicated staff and its role in cultivating a safe, enriching atmosphere for young learners.

566

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	48
Black	26
Asian	24
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

White
422 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.5 %)
Two or More
44 (7.8 %)
Black
26 (4.6 %)
Asian
24 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)648-3560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 17

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Red Mill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Red Mill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	47%
Male	300	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)