Diamond Springs Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Diamond Springs Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diamond Springs Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
61%
22%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Diamond Springs Elementary School?
527 students attend Diamond Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Diamond Springs Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Springs Elementary School?
Diamond Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Springs Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamond Springs Elementary School part of?
Diamond Springs Elementary School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.
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