Indian Lakes Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Indian Lakes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Indian Lakes Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Indian Lakes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Indian Lakes Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1066 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%

Hispanic
15%
18%

Black
18%
22%

White
47%
46%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1066 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Indian Lakes Elementary School?
551 students attend Indian Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Indian Lakes Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Lakes Elementary School?
Indian Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Indian Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Lakes Elementary School part of?
Indian Lakes Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.
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