Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Lakes Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Lakes Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ocean Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
581 students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ocean Lakes Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Lakes Elementary School part of?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is part of Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.
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