Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lynnhaven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynnhaven Elementary serves the northern part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynnhaven Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lynnhaven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynnhaven Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#863 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
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)16.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
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 Lynnhaven Elementary School's ranking?
Lynnhaven Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lynnhaven Elementary School?
339 students attend Lynnhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lynnhaven Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynnhaven Elementary School?
Lynnhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lynnhaven Elementary School offer ?
Lynnhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynnhaven Elementary School part of?
Lynnhaven Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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