Tallwood Elementary

2025 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

594 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tallwood Elementary School, located at 2025 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, is a key part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger educational campus that includes the nearby Tallwood High School, the elementary school benefits from its strategic location, which allows for community integration and proximity to various educational resources within the Kempsville area.

The school is known for its commitment to high standards of instruction and its focus on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional classroom learning, Tallwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parental engagement and offering various programs that cater to the unique needs of its student body. With a focus on nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential within a safe and collaborative environment.

594

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tallwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	92
Black	132
Asian	67
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
211 (35.5 %)
Black
132 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
92 (15.5 %)
Two or More
88 (14.8 %)
Asian
67 (11.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)648-3840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 15

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 110