Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
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 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: College Park Elementary serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 0.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Park Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
College Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Park Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
69%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
9%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Elementary School's ranking?
College Park Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are College Park Elementary School often compared to?
College Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend College Park Elementary School?
496 students attend College Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of College Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Park Elementary School offer ?
College Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is College Park Elementary School part of?
College Park Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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