Serving 896 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood 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 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood Elementary serves the west part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 896 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
896 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#379 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
School Mascot
Gator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Glenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemont Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
896 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Glenwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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