Glenwood Elementary School
Tel:
(757)648-2520
- Glenwood Elementary School serves 1,002 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Glenwood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Glenwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 1,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,002 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Glenwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #533 out of 1801 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 16% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 37% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glenwood Elementary School is Salem High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salem Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rosemont Forest Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 1753 students
0.6 miles
1993 Sun Devil Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 22464
(757)648-5650 0.6 9-12 1753 - Virginia Beach Rosemont Forest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.7 miles
1716 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757)648-3640 0.7 PK-5 502 - Virginia Beach Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
0.9 miles
3961 Salem Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757)648-3680 0.9 PK-5 490 - Virginia Beach Salem Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1037 students
1.0 miles
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-5000 1.0 6-8 1037 - Virginia Beach Indian Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 603 students
1.8 miles
1240 Homestead Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757)648-2680 1.8 PK-5 603
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