Ocean Lakes Elementary School
Ocean Lakes Elementary School serves 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ocean Lakes 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Lakes Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Ocean Lakes Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#512 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
12%
22%
White
61%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
568 students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ocean Lakes Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Lakes Elementary School part of?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.
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